Trudeau congratulates Trump on his victory: Sides discuss Canada-US partnership
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (photo: flickr.com)
On Wednesday evening, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held a phone conversation with Donald Trump. He congratulated the elected US president on his victory, according to the Associated Press and CNN.
"The two leaders discussed the enduring and successful partnership between Canada and the US," according to a statement from the Prime Minister's office.
The statement clarified that one of the topics discussed was the trade agreement between Canada, the US, and Mexico, which Trump and Trudeau successfully concluded during Trump's first term. Additionally, they expressed a shared interest in secure and reliable supply chains and combating unfair trade practices in the global economy.
The leaders also discussed North American security and agreed to maintain close contact.
CNN reminds us that Trudeau and Trump had a complicated relationship. In 2019, the Canadian Prime Minister appeared in a viral video, discussing Trump with Boris Johnson, Emmanuel Macron, and Mark Rutte, who were leaders of the UK, France, and the Netherlands at the time. Trump later called Trudeau two-faced.
Additionally, on the night of November 7, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported having a phone conversation with Donald Trump. The Ukrainian leader mentioned that their discussion was excellent and that they reached agreements, including maintaining close dialogue and developing cooperation between Ukraine and the US.
