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Diplomatic Tensions Rise as Canadian PM Criticizes UK’s Invitation to Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has voiced strong disapproval of the United Kingdom’s decision to invite former U.S. President Donald Trump for a second state visit. Carney stated that the move undermines Canada’s efforts to maintain a united front against Trump’s controversial remarks about Canadian sovereignty.

Since taking office in January, Trump has repeatedly suggested that Canada should become the 51st U.S. state, a notion that has sparked outrage among Canadians. Carney, who recently won Canada’s election by campaigning against Trump’s rhetoric, expressed that Canadians “weren’t impressed” by the UK’s gesture, particularly given the ongoing tensions surrounding sovereignty.

The invitation was reportedly extended by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his visit to the White House earlier this year. Meanwhile, King Charles, who is also Canada’s head of state, is set to visit Ottawa later this month to attend the state opening of Parliament—a move Carney described as a reaffirmation of Canada’s sovereignty.

The UK’s decision to host Trump again has raised concerns about its diplomatic balancing act between Canada and the U.S., as Britain seeks to strengthen trade ties with Washington following Brexit. While Carney refrained from directly criticizing the UK government, he made it clear that the timing of the invitation was far from ideal.

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