In a meeting at the White House Tuesday, newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney poured cold water on President Trump’s suggestion that the United States could annex Canada, while simultaneously attempting to strike a friendly disposition.

In a tense Oval Office meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stood their ground on their stark disagreements in the ongoing trade war. Despite the civil discourse,

The Canadian PM is navigating his role as a diplomat and statesman—not a politician on the campaign trail, writes David Moscrop.