Prime Minister Mark Carney. Image: CPAC video capture
Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed to move forward with formal negotiations on a new Canada–U.S. economic and security agreement.
The announcement followed a one-on-one meeting between the two leaders during the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.
According to a readout from the Prime Minister’s Office, Carney and Trump discussed trade concerns and economic priorities, with both leaders outlining key issues affecting workers and businesses in their respective countries. They agreed to aim for a framework deal within the next 30 days.
The meeting also covered a range of shared priorities, including border security, drug and gun smuggling, and the role of critical minerals in the broader economy. The leaders committed to exploring further cooperation in areas such as defence and regional stability.
Carney and Trump are expected to remain in close contact as talks progress, including during next week’s NATO leaders’ gathering.
This meeting marked the first official bilateral session between the two since the G7 summit began and comes as broader summit discussions continue among global leaders on economic coordination and international security.
Trump also announced that he would be leaving the G7 Leaders’ Summit early, citing growing tensions in the Middle East as the reason.
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