WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Prime Minister Mark Carney would walk away “very happy” from their working meetings in Washington – but still sent aggressive signals on trade and described Canada and the U.S. as “natural” competitors.

In a rambling press conference with Carney in the Oval Office, Trump mused about everything from his dislike of former U.S. President Joe Biden to his hatred of windmills — but only offered hints on trade.

When reporters asked Trump why he thought the Canadian delegation would leave Washington happy, the president refused to explain.

“Well, you’ll find out, but I think the people of Canada, they will love us again,” Trump said. “Most of them still do. I assume a lot of them, I think they love us.”

Carney largely ceded the press confe

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