President Trump set to meet Canadian Prime Minister Carney today

US-Canada Relations - Tensions between the US and Canada have been elevated due to tariffs, trade disputes, and discussions about Canada potentially becoming the 51st US state [2] - A White House official indicates that the meeting's primary goal is to solidify existing trade agreements between the two countries [2] - Discussions are expected to cover energy, border security, drug policy, trade, investment, and global conflicts including Gaza and Ukraine [3] Canadian Macroeconomic Issues - Canada is facing its own macroeconomic challenges related to inflation, employment, and housing [4]