Trump Administration Live Updates: Canada Is ‘Not for Sale,’ Its Leader Says. Trump Replies, ‘Never Say Never’

Canadian visit: President Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada, in the first meeting between the two leaders since Mr. Carney won a stunning election on an anti-Trump platform, sparred over the president’s talk of making Canada the 51st state. After Mr. Carney told Mr. Trump’s “some places are not for sale,” the president responded, “Never say never.” When the issue came up again, Mr. Carney said Canadians had no interest in joining the United States. “That’s not going to change,” he added.

A shift in tone: The joint appearance of Mr. Trump and Mr. Carney was otherwise cordial. Mr. Trump, who attacked Canada over trade in a social media post shortly before the meeting, said he had “a lot of respect” for Mr. Carney and praised his performance in a debate that helped power him to victory. Mr. Carney applauded Mr. Trump for his “relentless focus on the American worker.”