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Trump chooses to praise Chinas president while bashing Canada – San Diego Union-Tribune
What happened
President Trump met with Xi Jinping and his wife at Joint Base Andrews, arranging a military review for the Chinese leader. He reportedly showed more favor towards Xi than towards Canada and its Prime Minister, Mark Carney. Trump demonstrated disdain for Canada, calling it "one of the worst countries in the world to deal with" and mistakenly referred to Carney as "governor." He also renamed Lake Ontario "Lake America."
Why it matters
The situation highlights a contrast in Trump's diplomatic approach, showing favor towards a major trading partner (China) while criticizing a close ally (Canada). This may have implications for US-Canada relations and global trade policies.
Key facts
- Trump hosted Xi Jinping at the White House
- Trump showed more favor towards Xi than towards Canada
- Trump criticized Canada, calling it "one of the worst countries in the world to deal with"
- Trump referred to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as "governor"
- Trump renamed Lake Ontario "Lake America"
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