Mark Carney, two weeks into his tenure as Prime Minister, had his first call with U.S. President Donald Trump, signaling a potentially smoother relationship than his predecessor, Justin Trudeau. Trump described the conversation as “extremely productive” and referred to Carney by title — something he often avoided with Trudeau. He also hinted at a post-election meeting, suggesting confidence in Carney’s chances.
Despite this, Carney remains critical of Trump on the campaign trail, framing himself as best suited to handle U.S.-Canada relations. The challenge lies in balancing this rhetoric with ongoing tariff negotiations, as Trump plans to impose new tariffs on Canadian goods starting April 2nd. Global’s Mackenzie Gray reports.
