Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet briefly with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington, Carney’s office said, as trade talks between the neighboring countries remain suspended.
The Canadian leader has faced intense scrutiny over the extent of his communication with Trump since the president abruptly called off trade talks in October, citing anger over an anti-tariff television ad.
Carney drew criticism late last month at the G20 meetings in South Africa when, asked by a reporter when he last spoke to Trump, answered, “who cares?”
The prime minister said he did not have a “burning issue” to discuss with the president, stressing that the important step would be a US decision to restart trade talks.
Carney has maintained his government will be ready…