Prime Minister Mark Carney concluded his visit to Washington, D.C. on May 6, 2025, where he met with the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump.
Prime Minister Carney thanked President Trump for his welcome and hospitality, and the spirit and substance of their extensive discussions.
“Thank you to President Trump for inviting me to the White House,” the Prime Minister stated on social media.
“Our meeting today marks the beginning of a new relationship between Canada and the United States — based on respect, built on common interests, and to the transformational benefit of both our nations. ”
The Prime Minister underscored with the President that Canada and the United States are stronger when they work together.
Prime Minister Carney and President Trump discussed the immediate trade pressures facing their nations.
The Prime Minister stated Canada’s openness to building a new economic and security relationship with the United States – based on respect, built on common interests, and to the benefit of both nations.
To that end, the Prime Minister and the President agreed to continue discussions over the coming weeks.
They looked forward to meeting next month at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis.
As the Prime Minister returns to Canada, officials with his office say he remains focused on reinforcing Canada’s strength at home, including transforming border security, Arctic security, and Canada’s investments in national defence, along with building an economy that creates jobs, grows incomes, and withstands shocks.
