Trump Meets Canada's PM Mark Carney: Annexation Talk, Trade, and Houthi Rebels

Meeting Between Trump and Carney

• 🇺🇸 President Trump met with Canada's newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office.
• 🗣️ Carney had been critical of Trump during his campaign, particularly Trump's proposal to make Canada the 51st state.
• 🚫 Carney stated firmly that Canada is "not for sale," a sentiment Trump acknowledged by saying "never say never."
• 🤝 Despite disagreements, Trump praised Carney, calling their talk constructive and an "introductory reset" for the two allies.

Discussion on Annexation and Trade

• 📌 Trump continues to express interest in absorbing Canada, citing a perceived trade imbalance, though official figures differ from his claims.
• 📉 When asked about lowering tariffs, Trump responded negatively, stating "It's just the way it is" and that the US does not need Canadian goods, especially in the auto sector.
• 🚗 Carney argued that importing Canadian auto parts helps make American companies competitive.
• 🚫 No major trade deals or actions on tariffs were announced during the meeting.

Surprise Announcement on Houthi Rebels

• 💥 President Trump announced that the US military will no longer target Houthi rebels in Yemen.
• ✅ In exchange, the Houthis have agreed to stop threatening American ships in the Red Sea, a move the White House called a "massive win."
• 🤝 The Houthis have reportedly "capitulated" and stated they no longer wish to fight or threaten ships.

Supreme Court Decision on Transgender Military Service

• ⚖️ The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, is allowing the Trump administration's ban on transgender service members in the military to stand for now.
• ⏳ This decision remains in effect while legal challenges continue in lower courts.