President Trump's meetings with foreign leaders often defy expectations, and now newly-elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faces significant challenges in navigating his upcoming visit. Trump's previous interactions have raised concerns, as seen with Ukrainian President Zelensky's uneasy experience. Carney aims to advocate for Canada amidst Trump's aggressive stance on trade and sovereignty. However, experts urge caution, warning that if the meeting turns theatrical, it could tarnish Carney's reputation, particularly since he campaigned against Trump's economic posturing and sought to maintain Canadaâs autonomy.
The optics alone carry peril for Carney, who won office on a promise to stand up to Trump. His electoral mandate was forged in backlash to the President's economic aggression.
Experts say that if Tuesday's meeting turns into a spectacle, the damage could be lasting. Canadians expect that he will not be subservient.
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