1311 ET – The Canadian dollar strengthens during President Trump’s Oval Office meeting with Canada PM Mark Carney, the overall tone is largely positive with Trump suggesting USMCA is “good deal for everybody.” Trump also softens his view of Canada as a 51st state. Desjardins Group economist Royce Mendes notes the President says it takes “two to tango” about annexing Canada, “implying that he no longer plans on forcing the issue.”