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President Trump has a busy week of diplomatic engagements ahead with key allies. He'll be hosting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for a working meeting at the White House. The schedule also includes a meeting with Finland's President Alexander Stubb later in the week. Meanwhile, Trump extended congratulations to Japan's PM-elect Sanae Takaichi, who is set to become the country's first female prime minister.

Key Points: Trump Hosts Canada's Carney Finland's Stubb Meets Japan's Takaichi

  • Trump to host Canadian PM Mark Carney for White House working meeting tomorrow
  • Finland's President Alexander Stubb scheduled for Thursday afternoon meeting at White House
  • President Trump congratulates Japan's first female PM-elect Sanae Takaichi on historic win
  • Previous tense exchange where Carney told Trump Canada is "not for sale" to US
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US: Trump to meet Canadian PM, Finland's President; congratulates Japan's PM-in-waiting

President Trump schedules White House meetings with Canadian PM Mark Carney and Finland's President Alexander Stubb while congratulating Japan's first female PM-elect Sanae Takaichi

"Canada is not for sale, it will never be for sale - Mark Carney"

Washington DC, October 7

US White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday (local time) said that President Donald Trump will host Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and President of Finland, Alexander Stubb.

Leavitt, during her press briefing, also congratulated Japan's PM-in-waiting, Sanae Takaichi on her win.

"President Trump will be hosting the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney tomorrow for a working meeting here at the White House. On Thursday, the president will host his eighth cabinet meeting alongside his incredible team," Leavitt said.

"Also on Thursday afternoon, President Trump will host the president of Finland, Alexander Stubb, for a working meeting here at the White House," she added.

Leavitt conveyed Trump's wishes to Sanae on her win.

"The president also wanted me to relay his congratulations to Japan for electing their next prime minister, a highly respected person who also happens to be the first female to hold the position for our great ally," she said.

Meanwhile, Carney on May 6 bluntly told Trump in the Oval Office that Canada is "not for sale" after Trump repeated his assertion it should become the 51st state, ABC News reported.

"As you know from real estate, there are some places that are not for sale. And Canada is not for sale, it will never be for sale," Carney told Trump. "But the opportunity is in the partnership and what we can build together. And we have done that in the past."

Trump, though, still didn't let go of the idea.

"Time will tell. It's only time. But I say never say never," Trump said in the tense exchange. "I've had many, many things that were not doable and they ended up being doable and only doable in a very friendly way," as per ABC News.

Trump on Monday described Japan's likely first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, as a "highly respected person of great wisdom and strength."

In his brief social media post, without naming her, Trump congratulated Takaichi and the "incredible people of Japan" after the country's ruling party elected her as its new leader on Saturday.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Trump's comment about Canada becoming the 51st state is quite concerning. Every country has its sovereignty and such statements can damage diplomatic relations. Canada's PM was right to stand firm.
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Sarah B
As someone living in Delhi, I appreciate seeing world leaders engaging with each other, but the tone matters. The Canada-US exchange seemed unnecessarily tense. Diplomacy should be about mutual respect.
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Arjun K
Good to see Finland getting attention. They've been doing impressive work in education and technology - something India could learn from. Hope these meetings lead to meaningful collaborations.
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Michael C
While it's positive that Trump congratulated Japan's new leader, I wish there was more consistency in how world leaders treat each other. The Canada situation shows how quickly diplomacy can turn awkward.
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Kavya N
Japan's first female PM is historic! 🎉 This reminds me of when Indira Gandhi led India. Strong women leaders bring different perspectives to global politics. Wishing Ms. Takaichi all the best!

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