**Carney to Meet Trump in Washington Amid Ongoing Trade Disputes** OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday. This will be Carney's second visit to the White House since taking office. The meeting comes as trade negotiations between Canada and the United States continue to face challenges. Carney will arrive in Washington on Monday for what the Prime Minister's Office has described as a "working visit." The discussions will focus on shared priorities in the evolving economic and security relationship between the two countries. During Carney's previous visit in May, he attempted to dissuade Trump from making remarks about Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state. These comments have sparked outrage among Canadians and led to boycotts of U.S. products. At that time, Carney told Trump, "As you know from real estate, there are some places that are never for sale." The trade situation has worsened since then. In August, Trump announced a 35 percent tariff on certain Canadian goods, which does not apply to products compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Additionally, new tariffs on softwood lumber and other products have been introduced, further straining trade relations. Dominic LeBlanc, Canada's Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, has been actively involved in discussions regarding these tariffs. He expressed optimism about reaching sector-specific tariff agreements with the U.S. before the upcoming CUSMA review. "We’re making progress. We’re not there yet," LeBlanc stated during a Senate committee meeting. As the two leaders prepare for their meeting, the focus will be on finding solutions to the ongoing trade disputes that are impacting key Canadian industries, including steel, aluminum, and automobiles. The outcome of this meeting could have significant implications for the future of Canada-U.S. trade relations. More updates are expected following the meeting on Tuesday.