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Trump, Sheinbaum and Carney Signal Trade Focus in First Trilateral Meeting at World Cup Draw

Participants portrayed a brief, cordial exchange centered on commerce, leaving formal T‑MEC decisions for the 2026 review.

Overview

  • Trump said the private conversation in Washington lasted about 30 minutes and was mainly about trade, calling it very productive.
  • Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum described the talk as positive and clarified that the T‑MEC review was not discussed.
  • A Canadian government spokesperson said the meeting ran roughly 45 minutes and ended with a pledge to keep working together under the T‑MEC framework.
  • No treaty changes were announced, and technical teams were tasked to continue discussions as uncertainty persists before the scheduled 2026 review.
  • The three leaders shared the stage during the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw at the Kennedy Center, using the event to signal cooperation on regional commerce.