Mark Carney Asked If He Asked Trump to Stop Calling Canada the 51st State

Canada's Sovereignty and US Relations

• 🇨🇦 Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed comments made by President Trump referring to Canada as the "51st state."
• 🗣️ Carney confirmed that he has directly asked the President to stop making these remarks.
• 🤝 The Prime Minister emphasized the distinction between the President's comments as a "wish" versus a "reality."

Negotiation Stance with the US

• 💼 Carney stated that he has been consistently clear, both publicly and privately, that Canada is "not for sale."
• 🇺🇸 He affirmed that any negotiation with the United States is between sovereign nations.
• ✅ Canada will only accept a deal that is in the best interests of Canada, considering both short-term and long-term implications.
• 🗣️ When asked about the President's response to his request, Carney indicated that the President is his own person and did not elaborate on the specific answer received.