Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet President Donald Trump in the Oval Office amid strained U.S.-Canada relations caused by tariffs and trade tensions. The meeting comes ahead of next year’s review of the USMCA, vital for Canada’s economy, as more than 77% of its exports go to the U.S. Trump’s talk of making Canada the 51st state and imposing steel and aluminum tariffs has left Canadians feeling betrayed. Carney aims to secure some relief on these sector-specific tariffs, though expectations are modest. Despite tensions, the U.S. and Canada remain deeply connected, trading billions daily and cooperating closely on defense, energy, and critical minerals. Carney’s visit seeks to ease tensions and protect the free trade relationship before the USMCA review.