When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Donald Trump in the Oval Office, he relied on more than policy papers to leave an impact. Using charm and diplomacy, Carney praised Trump’s leadership while steering through difficult trade tensions. Wearing a red tie and showing calculated restraint, he managed to ease the strain even as Canada continued to face tariff challenges. By the end of the meeting, Carney achieved what few leaders did, winning Trump’s goodwill.