Carney’s Washington Visit Ignites Banter Over U.S.-Canada Politics
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 7:21 am
During his trip to Washington, Mark Carney’s encounter with President Trump and subsequent debriefings among Canadian premiers have sparked a mix of political critique and playful banter. U.S. late-night hosts and media panels are weighing in on his assertion that Canada will never be for sale, highlighting the evolving North American political landscape.
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Le premier ministre du Canada, Mark Carney, fera un compte-rendu de sa rencontre avec le président américain Donald Trump à ses homologues des provinces et des territoires, mercredi, au lendemain de sa visite à Washington.
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Dans sa revue de presse de mercredi, Paul Arcand est revenu sur la rencontre entre le premier ministre canadien Mark Carney et le président américain Donald Trump, qui s’est tenue mardi dans le bureau Ovale.
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