Trump mistakenly calls Canada’s prime minister ‘president’ | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAriana BaioTuesday 14 October 2025 18:34 BST'I'm glad you upgraded me to president': Carney jokes with Trump after misstatementDonald Trump mistakenly referred to Mark Carney as the “president” of Canada during a speech at the Israel-Hamas peace summit in Egypt.Following the speech, Carney and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer light-heartedly poked fun at Trump's gaffe.Trump then joked with Carney, whispering, “At least I didn’t say governor,” referencing his past habit of mocking Justin Trudeau.The interaction highlighted a more cordial relationship between Trump and Carney, contrasting with Trump's previous contentious exchanges with Trudeau.Carney has actively sought to maintain a positive rapport with Trump to facilitate a beneficial trade deal, leading to the lifting or exemption of some tariffs.In fullCanada’s prime minister caught on hot mic correcting Trump on his title after US leader’s gaffeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in