Trump respected Canadas sovereignty , in call, says Carney

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with US President Donald Trump. This was their first call amid a trade war between the two countries.

Trump has suggested Canada should become the 51st US state. This idea has upset many Canadians.

Carney called the conversation "very constructive." Trump described it as "extremely productive."

A planned 25% tariff on vehicle imports will start on April 2. This could severely impact Canada's car industry.

Typically, Canadian leaders call their US counterparts soon after taking office. However, this was Carney's first call since he became prime minister on March 14.

The Canadian prime minister's office announced that both leaders agreed to negotiate a new economic and security relationship after the election on April 28.

Trump's tone during the call differed from his past comments about Canada. He often mocked Carney's predecessor, Justin Trudeau, calling him "Governor Trudeau."

"I've always loved Canada," Trump said after the call. He noted they had a good conversation and would meet again after the election.

The US has already imposed a 25% tariff on some Canadian goods. There is also a 25% duty on all aluminum and steel imports. In response, Canada has retaliated with about C$60 billion in tariffs on US goods.

The new car tariffs will take effect next month, according to the White House. Taxes on parts may start in May or later.

On Thursday evening, Carney stated that the US was "no longer a reliable trading partner." He claimed Canada's old relationship with the US "is over."

Carney leads Canada's Liberal Party and plans to impose retaliatory tariffs with maximum impact on the US.

He reiterated this message to Trump during their call. Further retaliatory tariffs may be announced if Trump proceeds with his levies on April 2.

Trump's proposed vehicle tariffs could affect around 500,000 jobs in Canada's auto industry.

"I think things will work out very well between Canada and the United States," Trump told reporters after their conversation.

He mentioned "liberation day" on April 2 but clarified he wasn't referring to Canada specifically.

Worsening relations between the US and Canada are significant in Canada's general election.

After the call, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre expressed hope for improved relations with Trump. He criticized current Liberal leadership for enabling Trump's agenda.

Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet raised concerns about Carney’s willingness to concede to US pressure in future discussions.

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh previously called the tariffs a "betrayal."

Trump warned Canada against collaborating with the European Union regarding reciprocal tariffs he plans to announce soon. Any such efforts would face "large-scale tariffs" beyond current proposals.