Canada and US Trade Officials 'Make Progress' at G7 Summit

Canadian Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Leblanc) stated that he held a lengthy and constructive meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during the G7 summit. Both sides agreed to remain in contact next week, indicating ongoing efforts to advance negotiations.

Leblanc emphasized that Canada and the United States continue to make progress in their trade discussions, underscoring the bilateral commitment to resolving outstanding issues through dialogue. The meeting took place against the backdrop of broader G7 trade tensions, but the tone from both officials was described as positive and forward-looking.