Body language expert breaks down Trump’s

New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House for the first time amid rising tensions between the two leaders. Prior to the meeting, Trump posted on Truth Social criticizing Canada for allegedly costing the U.S. billions and offering little in return. Carney, who had previously warned that Trump was attempting to dominate Canada economically and politically, arrived with a firm but cautious tone, evident in both his statements and body language.

Body language expert Beth Dawson analyzed their interaction, noting Carney’s forward head tilt and elbow touch during the handshake as signs of cautious assertiveness mixed with deference. Trump, in contrast, raised his right shoulder and stood tall—a dominance signal—while later making a defiant fist gesture. Inside the Oval Office, Trump praised Carney’s campaign and revived talk of Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state, which Carney quickly rejected, saying, “Some places are never for sale.” Dawson concluded that while Carney held his ground, his subtle gestures revealed signs of unease in Trump’s presence.