Canada’s Trudeau arrives in Washington to meet with Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a joint news conference with President Donald Trump in the East Room of the White House on Feb. 13, 2017.

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Feb. 13, 2017 8:37 AM PT

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a polar opposite to Donald Trump in almost every way, joined the new U.S. president at the White House on Feb. 13, 2017, keen to build a relationship that doesn’t threaten trade.

President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shake hands during their joint news conference at the White House on Feb. 13, 2017.

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President Donald Trump speaks during a joint news conference with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Feb. 13, 2017.

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President Donald Trump greets Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau upon his arrival at the White House on Feb. 13, 2017.

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President Donald Trump shakes hands with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the Oval Office of the White House on Feb. 13, 2017.

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President Donald Trump shakes hands with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the Oval Office on Feb. 13, 2017.

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President Donald Trump welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outside the White House on Feb. 13, 2017.

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President Donald Trump walks out of the White House on Feb. 13, 2017, to welcome Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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