Marco Rubio Attends G7 Summit in Canada Amid Escalating US-Canada Tensions

The US Secretary of State downplays Trump's comments about annexing Canada while trade disputes and diplomatic strains dominate discussions.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is attending a G7 summit in Canada, focusing on global issues like Ukraine and trade relations.
Rubio dismissed President Trump's repeated remarks about making Canada the 51st US state, stating it is not on the summit's agenda.
US-Canada relations have deteriorated due to a trade war, with the US imposing tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports and Canada retaliating with its own tariffs.
Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other Canadian leaders have sharply criticized Trump's rhetoric and policies, calling them an existential threat to the country.
Rubio emphasized the importance of constructive dialogue with G7 allies despite ongoing tensions, including disputes over trade and border agreements.