MNI BRIEF: Carney Says Trump Call Respected Canada Sovereignty

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he spoke with Donald Trump Tuesday following his Canadian election win, once again suggesting the President backed off threats of making America's northern neighbor the 51st State.

"The leaders agreed on the importance of Canada and the United States working together – as independent, sovereign nations – for their mutual betterment. To that end, the leaders agreed to meet in person in the near future," according to a readout from Carney's office. 

Carney led the Liberals to a comeback victory in Monday's election, though his support faded in the last week of campaigning. Around that time, Carney revealed that earlier comments he had made suggesting Trump dropped threats of economic domination were uttered just after the former BOE and BOC Governor took over from Justin Trudeau. (See: MNI INTERVIEW: Carney To Work With Opposition, BQ- Minister)