PM Carney says Canada ‘not for sale’ after 51st state remark; Trump responds ‘never say never’

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney firmly rejected US President Donald Trump’s renewed suggestion of making Canada the 51st state, saying on Monday that “some places are never for sale.”

Carney’s remarks came after Trump doubled down on his earlier comments, stating he still stands by the idea. Speaking to reporters, Carney dismissed the notion outright, but Trump responded by downplaying the impact of the Canadian leader’s stance on their ongoing discussions.

“Only time will tell,” Trump said, adding, “Never say never. We’ll see, over time, what happens.”

Just before Canadian PM arrives at White House, Trump says US doesn’t need Canada
Just before meeting Carney, Trump posted on social media that the U.S. doesn’t need autos, energy, lumber or “ANYTHING” from the United States’ northern neighbor.

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“I very much want to work with him, but cannot understand one simple TRUTH — Why is America subsidizing Canada by $200 Billion Dollars a year, in addition to giving them FREE Military Protection, and many other things?” Trump posted on Truth Social.

While Trump said he still welcomes Canada’s friendship and hopes to maintain it, he’s indicating despite economic data to the contrary that the United States would be fine without Canada.

“The Prime Minister will be arriving shortly and that will be, most likely, my only question of consequence,” Trump posted.

Just before Canadian PM arrives at White House, Trump says US doesn’t need Canada
Just before meeting Carney, Trump posted on social media that the U.S. doesn’t need autos, energy, lumber or “ANYTHING” from the United States’ northern neighbor.

“I very much want to work with him, but cannot understand one simple TRUTH — Why is America subsidizing Canada by $200 Billion Dollars a year, in addition to giving them FREE Military Protection, and many other things?” Trump posted on Truth Social.

While Trump said he still welcomes Canada’s friendship and hopes to maintain it, he’s indicating despite economic data to the contrary that the United States would be fine without Canada.

“The Prime Minister will be arriving shortly and that will be, most likely, my only question of consequence,” Trump posted.

Trump has shattered a decades-old alliance by saying he wants to make Canada the 51st U.S. state and levying steep tariffs against an essential partner in the manufacturing of autos and the supply of oil, electricity and other goods.

The outrage provoked by Trump enabled Carney’s Liberal Party to score a stunning comeback victory last month as the ongoing trade war and attacks on Canadian sovereignty have outraged voters.

The Republican president has repeatedly threatened that he intends to make Canada the “51st state.” He said in an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” that aired Sunday that the border is an “artificial line” that prevents the two territories from forming a “beautiful country.”

Trump’s openly adversarial approach has raised questions for Carney and other world leaders on how to manage relations with the U.S. Some world leaders, such as U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmerengaged in a charm offensive. Others, such as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, were met by Trump with anger for not being sufficiently deferential.