Prime Minister Carney’s first foreign trip as Canada’s leader coincided with heated discussions on trade, highlighting ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Canada. Key points include: 25% mutual tariffs remain in effect despite a lack of agreement within the USMCA; Carney emphasized Canada’s stance on sovereignty during his meeting with President Trump, pushing back against Trump’s comments on border integration and control. The focus of their discussion centered around reciprocal tariffs outside the USMCA agreement. Carney stressed Canada’s commitment to maintaining national autonomy amid these negotiations, seeking to alleviate economic strain due to tariffs that have negatively impacted industries and consumers alike. This visit aims to ease the economic burden resulting from tariffs while addressing concerns about regulatory uncertainty and market instability.