Overview

• Canadian officials confirmed an early‑October working visit to Washington, with reports placing the meeting on Oct. 7 or across Oct. 6–7, and it will be Carney’s second White House session since April.
• The Prime Minister’s Office says the talks will center on shared economic and security priorities as both sides reassess the contours of the bilateral relationship.
• The unresolved dispute involves U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports not covered by the T‑MEC, including steel, aluminum and energy, while Ottawa has rolled back most retaliatory duties.
• Canadian indicators cited in the coverage show a roughly 1.5% GDP decline in Q2 and a 27% drop in exports, underscoring the urgency of securing tariff relief.
• The meeting comes as Canada and Mexico prepare for the 2026 T‑MEC review and coordinate to preserve the trilateral framework, with some reports suggesting the U.S. could press security issues such as fentanyl trafficking.