Trump Jokes About Canada Becoming "51st US State" During Meeting with PM Mark Carney: Diplomatic Relations and Middle East Peace Discussions

Oct 08, 2025 05:42 am CST

During a bilateral meeting between US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Trump jokingly referred to Canada as potentially the "51st US State" amid discussions on trade, diplomatic relations, and Middle East peace negotiations. Despite the humor, the meeting highlighted both cooperation and underlying tensions between the two nations, especially regarding their differing positions on Israel and Palestine.