U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to the Oval Office on Tuesday for a high-profile diplomatic meeting that touched on trade, bilateral cooperation and a striking exchange about national sovereignty.

The visit marks Carney’s first official talks with President Trump since taking office. While both leaders described the meeting as productive, a brief moment of levity quickly drew attention after Prime Minister Carney firmly stated that “Canada will never be for sale.”

President Trump appeared to joke about closer integration between the two nations, saying, “We’re not discussing Canada becoming part of the United States but it would be a wonderful marriage.”

The remark sparked immediate reactions on social media and among political analysts, though both leaders quickly moved on to more conventional matters.

Trump called the meeting “great” and emphasized that he and Carney have developed a strong rapport. “We get along very well,” Trump noted, praising Carney’s leadership and Canada’s role as a key U.S. ally.

Focus on Shared Interests

According to a joint statement, the two leaders discussed issues including cross-border trade, energy cooperation, defense partnerships under NATO, and continental infrastructure. Both sides reiterated their commitment to modernizing trade frameworks and strengthening North American competitiveness.

While no major agreements were signed, both leaders signaled interest in further collaboration on climate resilience, economic security, and regional stability.

Carney, a former central banker, is seen as a pragmatic and globally minded leader. His visit to Washington is viewed as an important early step in reaffirming Canada-U.S. relations under his tenure.