Trump says he'll meet with Carney 'within the next week'

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House ``within the next week.''

Carney and Trump spoke on the phone Tuesday and the president described the prime minister as a very nice gentleman.Trumps say he expects to have a ``great relationship'' with Canada.

Trump weighed in on the Canadian election, calling it a tight race and saying the outcome makes it ``complicated for the country.''

Carney has previously said he was open to meeting with Trump if the president respects Canadian sovereignty and is open to talking about a common approach to trade.

Trump's taunts and tariffs against Canada were a key concern among voters ahead of Monday's election.