India, May 6 -- US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he would "love" to sign a new trade agreement with Canada, whose current deal is due for renegotiation.

The remarks came as Trump met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House during the latter's visit to Washington. This is Carney's first overseas visit since winning the Canadian election about a week ago.

"I would love that," Trump said at the White House when asked if he would like the first trade deal he announced to be with Canada.

The existing United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) free trade agreement is due for a review by 2026.

Just hours before welcoming Carney to the White House on Tuesday, Trump declared that America does not need anything from Canada...