Canadian PM Mark Carney has reiterated that Canada is “not for sale” as US President Donald Trump insists the country would benefit from becoming the 51st US state. The US president also added that Canada’s opposition to his proposal will not impact today’s discussions.

Carney waited for Trump to stop speaking and led his comments with “as you know from real estate”, playing into Trump’s background as a real estate mogul and deal maker before saying “some places are never for sale.”

It was a firm comment from Carney, strong and unwavering.

Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump says that “we’re going to be friends with Canada” regardless of the current row on tariffs.