White House lowers Canada’s trade expectations for Trump’s meeting with Carney

Published October 7, 2025 7:00am ET



Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking relief from President Donald Trump’s tariffs during his visit to Washington on Tuesday, facing pressure at home to secure a trade win.

However, the White House did not indicate it would ease up on its northern neighbor, which Trump has derided as the 51st state.

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