The Latest: Trudeau prepared to work with next US president

After meeting with President Barack Obama, Trudeau took a question at White House news conference about the presidential campaign.

Trudeau made the comment at White House news conference with President Barack Obama after the prime minister's first official visit to Washington.

President Barack Obama is showering more praise on Canada's young, liberal prime minister — a politician often compared to Obama.

Trudeau says his new, liberal government is promoting economic policies that resemble the Obama administration's proposals.

President Barack Obama says the United States and Canada are steadfast allies and the closest of friends, and he can't remember the last time Americans were so excited about the visit of a Canadian prime minister.

[...] Obama — at a White House arrival ceremony for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — also is cracking jokes about differences between the neighbors, such as which country has the best beer and who's better at hockey.

Others at the ceremony include Secretary of State John Kerry, national security adviser Susan Rice and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman.

The Obama administration says it hopes the visit will enhance close ties between the United States and Canada on economic, environmental and defense issues.