Mark Carney
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that talks with the US are difficult and unpleasant following Trump's criticism. Canada continues the negotiations despite the threat of new tariffs.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called trade talks with the US “ugly” after an insulting remark by Donald Trump. Canada continues negotiations despite the tariff war and new threats of tariffs.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he aims to reach an agreement with the United States to cancel all sectoral tariffs. Negotiations continue until August 19, when new 50% tariffs could take effect.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that the country does not plan to use oil supplies to pressure the US. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a reputation as a reliable supplier.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the government will consider retaliatory measures if it fails to negotiate the cancellation of new 50% US tariffs. The new tariffs, which could affect 5% of exports, will take effect on August 19.
Canada signed a contract for 225 ACSV armored vehicles, 35 of which are intended for Ukraine. The total value of the agreement is about 1.4 billion dollars.
US President Donald Trump accused Canada of spreading smoke from wildfires into US territory and stated his intention to add pollution costs to tariffs. Canada responded that since 2020 it has invested 12 billion Canadian dollars in fire prevention.
The President of Ukraine thanked Mark Carney for the sanctions against 160 entities of the Russian fleet. The parties discussed drone financing and energy support.
Zelenskyy arrived at the G7 summit in Evian and met with Macron. He will hold talks with the leaders of Germany, Canada, Britain, and the head of the IMF.
Summit participants will adopt separate declarations instead of a joint communique. The issue of the war in Ukraine will be outlined in a statement by the French presidency.
Canadian diplomats visited Caracas to assess the state of the embassy. Mark Carney's government is considering restoring presence and investing in resource extraction.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Emmanuel Macron on June 12. The leaders will discuss defense cooperation and energy ahead of the G7 summit.
Mark Carney called Alberta an integral part of Canada and announced energy development plans. This comes as a response to the collection of 300,000 signatures calling for a referendum on the province's independence.
Prime Minister Mark Carney stated Canada's readiness for deeper economic integration with the US and Mexico. Ottawa is also considering new sales markets in India.
At the summit in Yerevan, Zelenskyy discussed air defense and announced $200 million from Canada. NATO confirmed the continuation of anti-ballistic missile deliveries.
Canada's Prime Minister called for economic diversification due to new US tariffs. Carney plans to attract investments and strengthen security regardless of the neighbor.
Jean-Noël Barrot stated that the EU is attractive to distant partners in the context of geopolitics. The President of Finland also suggested that Canada consider joining.
The Canadian government is modernizing three operational bases to protect sovereignty in the north. Defense spending is planned to increase to 5% of GDP by 2035.
Australia has officially joined the G7 Critical Minerals Alliance. This partnership aims to create a reliable supply chain for lithium, uranium, and iron ore, bypassing China.
The Belgian armed forces, supported by the French defense forces, detained a Russian shadow fleet tanker. The operation was named "Blue Intruder."
China has commuted the death sentence of Canadian Robert Lloyd Schellenberg, convicted of drug trafficking, signaling a diplomatic thaw. This follows Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to China to strengthen trade ties.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged the US to respect the country's sovereignty after American diplomats met with the "Alberta Prosperity Project" group, which advocates for the region's secession. The separatists are asking the US for a $500 billion line of credit to support the province's independence.
Chinese President Xi Jinping praised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China. The UK promises broader access to Chinese markets for the British service sector, including visa-free travel.
The Trump administration held secret meetings with far-right separatists from Alberta who seek independence. They requested a $500 billion line of credit in case of an independence referendum.
Beijing demonstrated restraint at the World Economic Forum, contrasting with Washington's aggressive rhetoric. China aims to become a predictable partner for the EU, attracting Western investment and benefiting from the cooling relations between the US and the European Union.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated in Davos that Russia poses an obvious, albeit potential, threat in the Arctic. He emphasized that Canada is expanding its navy and air force to defend against Russian threats.
US President Donald Trump has sent an invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the 'Peace Council'. There has been no response from the Ukrainian side yet, Christopher Miller of the Financial Times reported.
French President Emmanuel Macron declined Donald Trump's invitation to the "Peace Council. " The reasons were differences in diplomatic vision and a $1 billion contribution.
Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin received an invitation to join Donald Trump's 'Peace Council' on Gaza. The Russian authorities are studying this proposal.
Hungary has received an invitation from Donald Trump to join the US-created Peace Council. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán confirmed the acceptance of this invitation.