A lighthearted moment between U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney went viral Monday during the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, when Trump mistakenly referred to Carney as “President.” The summit, attended by over two dozen world leaders, was held to finalize a peace agreement between Israel and Hamas and was largely serious in tone.

During his speech, Trump praised Canada’s involvement in the summit, saying, “The President called… he knew the importance,” before asking, “Where’s Canada, by the way?” After the event, Carney jokingly thanked Trump for the “promotion,” to which Trump replied, “At least I didn’t call you a governor,” prompting laughter from those nearby.

Despite the exchange, tensions between Trump and Carney have existed for months. Trump has previously proposed that Canada become the 51st U.S. state and threatened to charge the country $61 billion to join the U.S. “Golden Dome” missile defense system unless it gave up sovereignty. In a May social media post, Trump claimed Canada could join the system for free if it became a U.S. state.

Carney firmly rejected Trump’s offer, stating that Canada “won’t be for sale, ever.” King Charles III, Canada’s constitutional monarch, echoed that sentiment in a speech to the Canadian Parliament, declaring that Canadians must remain true to their values and independence in the face of foreign pressure.

Despite political friction, Canada is still engaged in discussions about joining Golden Dome. However, Carney’s office has made it clear that any agreement must protect Canadian sovereignty while pursuing shared security goals with the United States.

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