Tensions Flare as Trump Meets Canada’s New Prime Minister Mark Carney
Canada’s newly elected Prime Minister, Mark Carney, made headlines during his campaign by vowing to stand firm against Donald Trump—and if their first official meeting is any indication, that promise is already being put to the test.
The two leaders met at the White House at noon (ET) on May 6, but not before Trump set the tone with a blistering message on Truth Social aimed squarely at Canada.
“I look forward to meeting the new Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney,” Trump posted. “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?”
The former president didn’t hold back, doubling down with another post:
“We don’t need their Cars, we don’t need their Energy, we don’t need their Lumber, we don’t need ANYTHING they have, other than their friendship, which hopefully we will always maintain. They, on the other hand, need EVERYTHING from us! The Prime Minister will be arriving shortly and that will be, most likely, my only question of consequence.”
Carney, a former central banker turned political leader, has shown no signs of intimidation. On the campaign trail in Ottawa, he warned supporters:
“As I’ve been saying for months, America wants our land, our resources, our water—our country. That will never happen.”
He continued: “These are not idle threats. President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us. That will never, ever happen. But we must also face the truth: the world as we knew it has changed.”
As the two men came face to face, political sparks flew—and the world watched closely.
Body Language Expert Dissects Charged First Encounter Between Trump and Carney
When Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney finally stood face-to-face on the White House steps, the moment was electric—and every gesture spoke volumes. Body language analyst Beth Dawson was quick to break down what she called “a psychological chess match in real time.”
“Carney approached with his head slightly inclined and offered a handshake while gently touching Trump’s elbow,” Dawson explained. “That head tilt is complex—it signals determination wrapped in caution. Assertive, but with a touch of deference.”
The elbow tap, she added, was deliberate. “That’s a classic nonverbal equalizer. He’s trying to establish mutual respect without appearing aggressive.”
Trump, however, wasn’t about to let the upper hand slip. “As Carney moves in, Trump lifts his right shoulder—a subtle dominance display,” Dawson said. “He starts with a loose, almost casual stance, but then straightens up and throws a clenched fist into the air. That’s not just confidence—it’s a calculated power move.”
As the pair posed for photos, Dawson observed more subtle cues. “Carney maintains eye contact and a polite smile, but when he clasps his hands together, that’s a self-soothing action. And the occasional glance toward Trump? That’s not reverence—it’s wariness.”
Once inside the Oval Office, the mood appeared to thaw slightly. Trump offered measured praise: “It’s an honor to welcome you. I thought you were excellent during the campaign. I think we have a lot in common.”
But the civility didn’t last. In true Trump fashion, the conversation veered back into provocative territory. “I still believe Canada could be the 51st state,” he said. “It would really be a wonderful marriage—two places that get along very well.”
Carney’s response, reportedly captured by the BBC, was swift and unmistakable:
“Some places are never for sale.”