Canadian Prime Minister Mark Cariy declares firmly at the White House that his country will never be “for sale”
During a meeting in the Oval Office, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carry told Donald Trump that “Canada will never be for sale”, after the US president suggested that the country could be the “51st state” of America.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Cary says his country is not for sale photo: X
On Tuesday, at an official meeting at the White House, US President Donald Trump has launched a provocative statement, suggesting that it would be “better” for Canada to become the 51st state of the United States, because it would be about “A wonderful marriage”, Informs CNN.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Cariy's reply did not delay: “Canada will never be for sale“Cariy said firmly.”There are places that are never for sale.“
Trump responded in a familiar but provocative tone:
“Never say never say. ” He then reiterated the idea: “Whatever it is, we will remain friends with Canada. I have a lot of respect for the Canadians. ”
Mark Cariy emphasized the importance of the economic relationship between the two states, stating that “This will not change ”” and remembering that “Canada is the first customer of the United States. ”
The discussions between the two leaders also targeted sensitive economic topics, such as trade and customs duties. Trump said that would “adore“A new commercial agreement with Canada, but said that there is no change in the current tariff policy.
According to CNN, asked by a journalist if Mark Carny could change his opinion on customs duties, Trump replied dryly: “Not. That's it.“
Although the exchange of replies was at times tense, Trump described the meeting as “a very friendly conversation“, Although, at a confused moment, he referred to Cary with the name” Mike “and mentioned a previous confrontation with the Ukrainian president Volodimir Zelenski, without the direct appointment.
