• Canadian PM Mark Carney will meet US President Trump at the White House on Tuesday.
• The meeting comes amid continuing trade tensions and tariff issues.
• Carney's recent election victory was seen as a rejection of Trump's policies on trade.
• He emphasized the need for a strong Canada-US relationship despite challenges.
• Experts express concern over the nature of negotiations with President Trump.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to visit US President Donald Trump at the White House next Tuesday, amidst ongoing challenges including tariffs and territorial threats. This high-stakes meeting follows Carney's recent electoral victory, where he was perceived as a candidate who would stand up to Trump's policies, emphasizing the need for a strong economy, according to SCMP and India Times.

In a statement reflecting on his new role, Carney noted, "We are meeting as heads of our government," and admitted that the discussions would not be simple. His government aims to confront Trump directly to secure favorable terms for Canada, which Carney emphasized in his initial remarks after election night, according to Los Angeles Times and SCMP.

Carney has also mentioned the historic ties with Canada’s founding nations, the United Kingdom and France, and suggested that the previous era of close U.S.-Canada ties is over. In the wake of his victory, he announced a new cabinet formation scheduled for May 12, stating, “Now is the time for ambition, to be bold,” marking a shift in Canada's approach to U.S. relations, according to India Times and Los Angeles Times.

Experts have weighed in on the potential pitfalls of the meeting, with University of Toronto professor Robert Bothwell advising against the trip due to risks of miscommunication and insults from Trump. He cautioned, "There is absolutely no reason to. You can’t bargain with Trump," indicating concerns about the effectiveness of negotiations, according to India Times and Los Angeles Times.