Trump and Canadian PM Carney Discuss Trade in Oval Office Meeting

Bilateral Trade Talks

• 🤝 President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a congenial session in the Oval Office to discuss bilateral trade.
• 🗣️ The rhetoric surrounding the talks was relatively positive, with both leaders aiming to ease tensions caused by tariffs and previous comments.
• 🎯 Trump stated his desire for a comprehensive trade deal with Canada that works for the United States.
• 🇨🇦 Carney expressed his goal of securing the best trade deal for Canada, noting he hasn't been as eager for a deal as some European counterparts.

Federal Worker Back Pay

• ⚖️ President Trump acknowledged the law requiring back pay for furloughed federal workers once the government shutdown is resolved.
• ✅ He confirmed awareness of the law, stating, "the law is the law and it's correct," seemingly alleviating concerns about federal workers not receiving their pay.
• 📉 The president's comments suggest that the economic impact of unpaid federal workers may be less of a concern now.