Canada’s newly elected prime minister Mark Carney faces his first test on the international stage this month as he prepares to host the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Alberta and bridge the divisions between President Donald Trump and the rest of the group.
The summit of the world’s leading advanced economies will take place from June 15 to 17, as Canada, the European Union and most of the other G7 economies scramble to secure trade deals with the US before the three-month pause on Trump’s reciprocal tariffs expires. Concerns over global trade, US-Europe defence cooperation and the fate of stalled peace negotiations in Ukraine and Gaza are expected to dominate the agenda.
Can Carney avoid a clash with Trump at the G7 summit?
Hosting world leaders in Alberta will be the first big test for Canada’s new prime minister. But will he confront the US president or play peacemaker, asks Iona Allan.
The World Today
Published 9 June 2025 — 3 minute READ
Image — Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a press conference after a meeting with President Trump in May. Tensions over tariffs and sovereignty will loom large as Carney hosts the G7 summit in Alberta in June. Photo: Mandel Ngan/ AFP via Getty Images.
