Carney and Trump have repeatedly traded barbs in recent weeks“We expect the US administration to respect Canadian sovereignty. I’m always clear in my conversations with President Trump to that effect,” Canadian PM told a press conference. PHOTO: NYTIMES[OTTAWA] Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, asked about reports that US officials had met separatists seeking independence for the province of Alberta, on Thursday said he expected the US administration to respect Canadian sovereignty. “We expect the US administration to respect Canadian sovereignty. I’m always clear in my conversations with President Trump to that effect,” Carney told a press conference.