Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney adopted an unusually flattering approach during his recent White House meeting with President Donald Trump, according to body language expert Judi James. Carney heaped praise on Trump, calling him a 'transformative president' and listing his accomplishments, which prompted Trump to joke about a possible merger between the United States and Canada. Carney's exaggerated laughter and enthusiastic responses were described as 'shrieking with laughter' and likened to a teenager at a concert, a tactic that appeared to please Trump.

James observed that this display of over-the-top admiration seemed to ease tensions between the two leaders, who had previously experienced more strained interactions. Carney's gestures, including a strategic wink and mirroring Trump's posture, were interpreted as efforts to foster a sense of camaraderie and smooth the path for negotiations. Despite some signs of underlying anxiety, Carney's approach appeared effective, with Trump responding positively and the meeting taking on a notably friendlier tone.