Overview

• 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.