The Josh Lafazan Show on YouTube - Episode 103

"Canada is NOT For Sale" - Trump Meets New Canadian P.M. Mark Carney | Josh Lafazan Show

The Josh Lafazan Show on YouTube - Episode 103

Welcome to The Josh Lafazan Show — and today, we’re diving into what might be the most pivotal meeting between the U.S. and Canada in a generation. President Donald Trump just met face-to-face with Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, and the stakes couldn’t have been higher. After years of strained relations, economic tariffs, and offensive rhetoric, this historic meeting signals a possible new chapter in North American diplomacy—or a continuation of the chaos.

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🔎 A Deep Dive into the Meeting Heard Around the World:

The United States and Canada have long shared more than just a border — we’ve shared values, trade, and a strong bilateral friendship that has endured wars, recessions, and political transitions. But the arrival of Donald Trump in the Oval Office disrupted that harmony in unprecedented ways.

From calling former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “Governor Trudeau,” to openly suggesting that Canada should consider becoming the “51st state,” Trump has insulted and antagonized our northern allies with reckless abandon. His trade policies, most notably the tariffs that triggered a damaging trade war, created ripple effects throughout both nations’ economies — affecting workers, businesses, and diplomatic ties.

Now, following a political upset that few saw coming, Mark Carney—a former central banker turned liberal champion—has taken office, largely propelled by his fierce defense of Canadian sovereignty and strong rebuke of Trump’s aggressive tactics. In a surprise twist, Trump’s own attacks on Canada helped Carney win.

Yesterday’s meeting between Trump and Carney was more than a formal handshake—it was a collision of ideologies, a test of diplomatic strength, and a referendum on how both countries want to define their future together.

🔥 Highlights from the Summit:

🔹 “Canada is not for sale.”

Carney made global headlines when, standing beside Trump in the Oval Office, he unequivocally rejected the U.S. President’s recurring notion that Canada would benefit from statehood.

“It’s not for sale. It won’t be for sale ever... but the opportunity is in the partnership and what we can build together.”

That one line sent a powerful message: Canada values its sovereignty and won’t be bullied into submission.

🔹 Trump’s Surprise Claim on the Houthis:

In an unexpected moment, Trump announced that the Houthi rebels had informed his administration that they no longer want to fight, and that the U.S. would stop airstrikes in the region. While unrelated to Canada, it raised significant questions about Trump’s foreign policy communication and intelligence vetting process.

🔹 The Future of USMCA in Question:

Trump downplayed the significance of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, stating it may not even be necessary moving forward.

“It was a transitional step… it terminates fairly shortly.”

Is Trump laying the groundwork to abandon one of his own signature trade deals? What does that mean for North American trade moving forward?

🔹 Tariffs Remain Unmoved:

Despite Carney’s efforts to find common ground, Trump doubled down on his protectionist stance, refusing to lift tariffs and claiming Canada is “subsidized by the U.S.” He offered no signs of changing course.

“No,” he flatly responded when asked if Carney could do anything to change the current policy.

🔹 A Softer Tone Toward Carney… For Now:

Interestingly, Trump refrained from insulting Carney personally—instead praising him as “very talented” and joking that his own unpopularity may have helped Carney win.

“He won a very big election in Canada. I thin