Trump, Canada and tariff
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According to Statistics Canada, “Among all businesses, 7 in 10 (70.0%) reported being either very optimistic or somewhat optimistic about their outlook over the next 12 months.”
WBUR's Anthony Brooks reports that the political leaders shared how the president's actions have damaged economies on both sides of the border.
Trump's relationship with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in the spotlight at the G7, after past conflict with his predecessor, Justin Trudeau.
The 2018 summit ended with Trump assailing his Canadian hosts on social media as he departed on Air Force One, saying he had instructed the U.S. officials who remained in Quebec to oppose the G7 joint statement endorsed by the leaders of Japan, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany and, of course, Canada.
Minnesota saw a 6% export decline in 2025's first quarter. Officials blame the decline on uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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President Trump kicked off three days of meetings in Canada, saying 'our primary focus will be trade,' but with minimal evidence of progress to offer on long-promised deals.
The leaders of Britain and the United States had announced a deal last month, but it had not been clear when their agreement would go into effect. Britain hailed the announcement as “a huge win.”