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White House hosts Canada's new young PM with the famous name

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, holding his son Hadrian, waves as he steps off the plane with his wife Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau during a welcome ceremony at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Wednesday, March 9, 2016. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT The Associated Press

Posted March 10, 2016 6:00 am

By ROB GILLIES

WASHINGTON (AP) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits the White House on Thursday, just a few months after his election captured Americans' attention in a way not seen since his father.

President Barack Obama has granted the young, liberal Trudeau one of the highest honors the U.S. reserves for allies: a pomp-filled visit including a state dinner, the first for Canada since 1997. Trudeau, the 44-year-old son of longtime Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, will be accompanied by his wife, Sophie Gregoire.

Canadian Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland says Trudeau is "going to make a real splash in Washington."

Canada is the United States' largest trading partner, with more than $2 billion worth of goods and services crossing the border every day. About 75 percent of Canada's exports go to the U.S.

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