New Delhi, May 6 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was welcomed to the White House on Tuesday (May 6) by US President Donald Trump in their first in-person meeting, setting the stage for high-stakes talks on trade and sovereignty - and reigniting controversy over Trump's provocative remarks about Canadian statehood.

Carney arrived at the White House in the afternoon and was greeted by Trump outside the White House. The two leaders smiled and shook hands for the cameras before proceeding to the Oval Office.

"It's a great honor to have the Canadian leader at the White House," Trump said, congratulating Carney on his "very big" election win. While Carney and Trump have spoken by phone since the Canadian election, this was their first ...