Prime Minister Mark Carney has concluded a working visit to Washington, D.C., where he met with U.S. President Donald J. Trump at the White House to discuss key priorities in trade and defence.
“President Trump and I know that there are areas where our nations can compete – and areas where we will be stronger together,” said Carney. “We’re focused on building these new opportunities to create greater certainty, security, and prosperity for our workers and businesses.”
During the meeting, the Prime Minister and the President welcomed progress in building a new economic and security relationship between the two nations. Canada now has the best trade agreement of any U.S. trading partner, with 85 per cent of Canada-U.S. trade tariff-free. The leaders also identified opportunities for further cooperation in steel, aluminium, and energy, and directed their teams to finalize agreements in the coming weeks.
The Prime Minister and the President discussed international priorities, including the conflict in the Middle East, marking two years since Hamas’ attack on Oct. 7, 2023. Carney thanked the President for his leadership in the region and for advancing a historic peace plan facilitating ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Egypt.
The two leaders also emphasized the importance of cooperation in defence, particularly in strengthening Arctic security. Carney underscored Canada’s increased defence investments, the upcoming Defence Industrial Strategy, and the potential for deeper collaboration between the two countries.
While in Washington, Carney met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance to discuss shared economic and security goals. He also met with senior members of the U.S. Senate, including Senators Jim Risch, Jeanne Shaheen, Mike Crapo, and David McCormick, as well as Business Roundtable President and CEO Joshua Bolten, to discuss trade and the upcoming review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).
As Canada’s new government continues to advance its partnership with the United States, Carney said the objectives remain clear — to protect Canadian workers and families, strengthen the competitiveness of Canadian businesses, and build the strongest economy in the G7.
