Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Carney: Trump No Longer Seeking to Annex Canada
Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, says he doesn't think the US President, Donald Trump, wants to make Canada part of the US anymore.
Carney said Trump likes Canada.
Before, Trump talked about Canada maybe becoming the 51st state.
Carney also said Trump helped get Canada to spend more money on its military.
Plus, Carney believes Trump can help solve problems in the Middle East, like the issues between Iran and Israel.
Canadian PM Mark Carney believes Trump is no longer interested in annexing Canada.
Carney stated Trump admired Canada and is no longer focused on its annexation.
Previously, Trump had suggested Canada could become the 51st state.
Carney credits Trump for pressuring Canada to increase defense spending.
Carney acknowledged Trump's influence in West Asia, citing the Iran-Israel war and Gaza situation.
- Who
- Mark Carney and Donald Trump
- What
- Canadian PM believes Trump is no longer interested in annexing Canada.
- When
- June 2025
- Where
- White House in Washington, DC
- Why
- Carney believes Trump admires Canada and has shifted focus.
Original stance
Current position
Canada Annexation
Original stance
Canada should not be part of the US
Current position
Canada should become the 51st state
- Canadian PM
- Mark Carney
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Date of Carney's statement
- June 24
- Previous proposal
- Canada becoming 51st US state