News Analysis
Making the most of a rare meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump amid tariff disputes may be high on the agenda of some of the leaders attending the G7 Summit in Canada, and Prime Minister Mark Carney used the opportunity to publicly praise the president.
The two leaders held a bilateral meeting on the morning of June 16, prior to the reception of leaders and the initial working session of the summit in Kananaskis, Alta.
Reporters were allowed in the room after the meeting, where Carney spoke a few words and Trump took all the questions from media.
Carney told Trump it was a “great honour” to welcome him to Canada. He also wished him a happy birthday and noted the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Trump had marked the anniversary with a grand military parade in Washington over the weekend….