Ottawa, April 30 -- US President Donald Trump congratulated Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney after his Liberal party won the election on Tuesday, with the leaders discussing their nations' relationship amid trade tensions, including US tariffs impacting Canadian economy.

Both leaders also agreed to meet in person soon.

The Canadian Prime Minister's Office in a statement on Tuesday said, "Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. President Trump congratulated Prime Minister Carney on his recent election."

The statement added, "The leaders agreed on the importance of Canada and the United States working together - as independent, sovereign nations - for their mutual betterm...