Overview

• The leaders described the conversation as productive, covered trade challenges and priorities for a new economic and security relationship, discussed Ukraine and Europe, and agreed to reconnect soon.
• It was their first known bilateral interaction since June 30 following the collapse of talks that preceded the August 1 tariff hike, and officials say the sides are not close to an agreement.
• A Canadian government source said Prime Minister Mark Carney initiated the call, while a U.S. official confirmed that trade was discussed.
• The call coincided with an in-person meeting in Washington between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand.
• Carney has expressed disappointment over the tariffs and says Canada has made “historic” border-security investments as the U.S. presses concerns about fentanyl trafficking.