Mark Carney

G20 Confronts A Fragmented Global Landscape

November 23, 2025 3:21 pm

G20 leaders ended their summit in South Africa on Sunday with a flourish of support for multilateralism — even as the gathering itself underscored how fractured the global system has become. With the United States boycotting the meeting and geopolitical rivalries sharpening, the group wrestled with the question of whether it can still hold the center in a splintering world.

“Too many countries are retreating into geopolitical blocs or the battlegrounds of protectionism,” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said. “We are not experiencing a transition, but a rupture.” His warning set the tone for a summit defined by unease rather …

Mark Carney Apologizes To Trump Over Anti-tariff Ad

November 1, 2025 4:28 am

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has apologized to U.S. President Donald Trump over a controversial anti-tariff political ad aired by Ontario Premier Doug Ford, in a bid to ease tensions between the two countries after Washington froze trade talks.

Carney told reporters on Saturday that he made the apology privately during a dinner hosted by South Korea’s President earlier in the week, attended by both leaders as part of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Seoul.

“I did apologize to the president,” Carney confirmed, echoing Trump’s remarks on Friday. “I told Ford I did not want to go …

Canada, Mexico Forge Closer Ties Ahead Of USMCA Review

September 19, 2025 7:55 am

Canada and Mexico have vowed to strengthen cooperation and present a united front as they prepare for next year’s scheduled review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The pledge comes amid growing uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and combative trade policies.

On Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Mexico City for talks with President Claudia Sheinbaum. The leaders discussed deepening economic and security ties while reaffirming the value of trilateral trade with Washington.

Sheinbaum highlighted the importance of mutual respect and collaboration. “Mexico and Canada will continue walking together, with mutual respect and with the certainty …