Trump then turned towards the information media and did a fist pump, which Carney then emulated with a fist pump of his personal.

The 2 leaders then entered the White Home with out exchanging any phrases for the gathered reporters.

Earlier than Carney’s arrival, Trump expressed doubts on social media about the advantages of an financial relationship with Canada.

Simply earlier than assembly Carney, Trump posted on social media that the US would not want autos, vitality, lumber or “ANYTHING” from the US’ northern neighbour.

It is a place that defies the underlying financial knowledge as the US depends upon oil produced in Canada, along with an array of different items that cross border commerce makes extra inexpensive in ways in which profit development.

“I very a lot wish to work with him, however can not perceive one easy TRUTH — Why is America subsidising Canada by $200 Billion {Dollars} a yr, along with giving them FREE Army Safety, and lots of different issues?” Trump posted on Fact Social.

Whereas Trump mentioned he nonetheless welcomes Canada’s friendship and hopes to keep up it, he is indicating regardless of financial knowledge on the contrary that the US can be positive with out Canada.

“The Prime Minister might be arriving shortly and that might be, most definitely, my solely query of consequence,” Trump posted.