Overview

• Carney’s office says the new pact will establish shared commitments on trade, defence cooperation and strategic security between the two nations
• Discussions at the G7 summit in Alberta included critical minerals, defence cooperation, border security and efforts to curb the smuggling of firearms and drugs
• Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, reports that negotiations have accelerated in recent weeks
• President Trump called a Canada trade agreement achievable despite affirming his support for tariffs and noting Carney’s preference for a more nuanced approach
• Ottawa is also pursuing diversified trade partnerships with European and other global allies to offset U.S. tariff measures