G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Canada Amid Trade Disputes and Ukraine Focus
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismisses Trump's annexation comments as Canada pushes back on tariffs and prioritizes Ukraine discussions.
- The G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Charlevoix, Quebec, is centered on addressing the Russia-Ukraine conflict and global security challenges.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that discussions on annexing Canada, as suggested by President Trump, will not be part of the G7 agenda.
- Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs worth $29.8 billion on U.S. goods in response to sweeping American tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
- Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and incoming leader Mark Carney have condemned Trump's annexation rhetoric, emphasizing Canadian sovereignty.
- Canada, holding the rotating G7 presidency, aims to foster unity among member nations while addressing trade tensions and advancing Ukraine's security interests.