Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to the G7 summit in France with a more muted stance toward U.S. President Donald Trump, as the July 1 review of the USMCA trade deal looms.
- Carney rose to fame in January with a Davos speech condemning great-power coercion, but now seeks to avoid worsening trade relations. - More than 70% of Canada's exports go to the U.S., making the USMCA renewal critical for Ottawa.
- Trump has threatened to withdraw from the pact and suggested Canada become the 51st state, infuriating Canadians. - Carney is traveling to Ireland and France to diversify trade, but analysts say the U.S.
will remain Canada's top partner for years.