During a tense White House meeting on May 6, President Donald Trump suggested Canada could avoid U.S. tariffs by becoming America’s 51st state — an idea Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney firmly rejected. “Canada is not for sale,” Carney stated, comparing the country’s sovereignty to iconic institutions like Buckingham Palace and the Oval Office.

Despite 25% tariffs and strained trade relations, Carney reminded Trump that Canada is the U.S.’s largest trading partner, especially in the auto industry.

Trump insisted “Never say never,” but Carney responded that Canadians are “masters in our own home.”

Body language experts described Carney’s demeanor as determined yet cautious, highlighting the awkward tone of the encounter.