Donald Trump 'respected Canada's sovereignty' in call, says Mark Carney

28 March 2025Bernd Debusmann JrBBC News, Washington DCCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says US President Donald Trump "respected Canada's sovereignty" in the first call between the pair, who spoke amid an ongoing trade war between the two neighbours.Trump has repeatedly suggested that Canada should become the 51st US state - an idea that has sparked widespread backlash among Canadians. Carney, currently in the midst of an election campaign, described the call as "very constructive", while Trump said the call was "extremely productive". Trump's planned 25% tariff on vehicle imports is due to come into effect on 2 April, which could prove devastating for the Canadian car industry.Historically, Canadian leaders prioritise an early call with their US counterpart soon after becoming prime minister. The call between Carney and Trump, however, is the first since the new prime minister took office on 14 March. The Canadian prime minister's office said the two leaders agreed to begin compreh...