When U.S. President Donald Trump last came to Canada for a Group of Seven summit, the enduring image was of him seated with his arms folded defiantly as then-German Chancellor Angela Merkel stared daggers at him.

Nations are eyeing the G-7 summit in Canada as an opportunity to strike trade deals with President Trump—or at least build momentum and ease tensions over tariffs. Japan, the European Union, Canada an

While the UK is an important trading partner for Canada, it represents only a small share of Canada's exports. In 2024, the UK represented 3.6% of exports and 1.2% of imports for the country, according to the Conference Board of Canada. Exports to the UK are mainly dominated by gold and energy products.

The president’s first international summit of his second term comes ahead of a new tariff deadline and amid a Middle East crisis.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills is set to join Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey in co-hosting a summit that will bring together the governors of N.Y., R.I. and VT with the premiers of several Canadian provinces for a discussion on the impacts of federal tariffs.

Leaders from U.S. trading partners hope face time with President Trump in Canada can serve as a breakthrough for stalled negotiations.

Britain and Canada will seek to revive stalled trade negotiations, Sir Keir Starmer indicated ahead of his meeting with Mark Carney in the lead-up to the G7 summit.

Canada is preparing to host the G7 summit. Prime Minister Mark Carney aims to reshape Canada's global image. Discussions will include trade tensions, new alliances, and Canada's role in a changing world.