At this year’s G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, tensions flared between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump. During a joint press appearance, Trump spoke smugly about stalled trade talks, describing himself as a “tariff person” and hinting that Carney’s ideas were overly complex. Carney’s subtle eye-roll and a cheeky wink to reporters quickly gained traction online, with many interpreting his reactions as digs at Trump. Social media lit up with praise for Carney’s composed yet cutting demeanor, especially from liberal circles.

The tension escalated when Trump criticized past G7 decisions, particularly Russia’s 2014 removal from the group, blaming Barack Obama and former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau. He also claimed that Russia’s inclusion could have prevented current global conflicts. As Trump continued, Carney interjected to regain control of the conversation, emphasizing his role as G7 chair and cutting Trump off mid-sentence. The moment divided viewers—Carney was praised by some for standing firm, while others accused him of being timid or disrespectful. The exchange highlighted ongoing ideological divides and lingering friction between Trump and North American liberal leaders.