The Playbook Podcast

Trump and Carney's diplomatic dance

Oct 31, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Air Force One Remark And Finger Guns

  • Megan recounts Trump's on-plane remark implying a pleasant conversation with 'him' after the APEC dinner.
  • She notes the exchange included playful 'finger guns' between Trump and Mark Carney across the table.
ANECDOTE

Gala Dressing Down Sparks Shock

  • Nick describes a tense moment at a typically polite Ottawa gala where U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra publicly rebuked Ontario's trade rep.
  • The episode surprised attendees and underscored frayed Canada-U.S. relations despite diplomatic pageantry.
INSIGHT

Carney's Stoic Negotiation Strategy

  • Nick highlights Mark Carney's measured stance: 'emotions don't get you very far in high stakes negotiations.'
  • Carney chooses a stoic, low-drama approach while Doug Ford doubles down publicly.
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