Carney politely tells Trump Canada’s ‘not for sale’ — Trump retorts ‘never say never’

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gently rebuffed President Donald Trump’s desire to annex Canada on Tuesday in a White House meeting aimed at easing tensions between the two countries.

“Well, if I may, as you know, from real estate, there are some places that are never for sale,” Carney told Trump. “Having met with the owners of Canada over the course of the campaign the last several months, it’s not for sale.”

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