President Trump on Thursday cut off talk during a press conference with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer about his desire to make Canada “the 51st state,” with Starmer insisting there is no daylight between the two leaders on top issues.
Meanwhile, Trump says he plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday, in addition to doubling the 10% universal tariff charged on imports from China. Here's the latest: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives at White House for meeting with Trump Trump shook Starmer’s hand to greet him.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said she doesn't believe the relationship between Canada and the United Kingdom has changed after comments made by the British prime minister during a visit to the White House.
U.S. President Donald Trump met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House on Thursday. While the main part of their discussions revolved around the Russia-Ukraine war and a trade agreement between the two countries, Canada appeared to be a hot button issue.
After a joint press conference on Thursday, Mr. Trump was accused of angrily shutting down the prime minister after he insisted the two leaders did not talk about the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state. However, major outlets in Canada and England are reporting that the accusations are not what they seem.
President claims drugs ‘still pouring into our Country from Mexico and Canada at very high and unacceptable levels’