Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro blasted U.S. President Donald Trump for what he called his "tough-guy" approach to Canada after a meeting Monday with some provincial premiers in Quebec City.

Speaking to reporters after this year's Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers weekend summit, Shapiro, a Democrat, said he hopes Trump patches things up with Prime Minister Mark Carney at their meeting Tuesday in Washington.

"Instead of coming in and trying to bully the prime minister, actually sit down and work to hammer out a deal that lifts everyone up," Shapiro said.

"The president has demeaned our neighbours in the north, suggesting that they should be the 51st state. I respect Canadian sovereignty and I hope that tomorrow, when this meeting occurs in the White House, respect will

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