Ottawa/Washington, June 23, 2025:
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed a high-level conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, focusing on key global and bilateral issues, including the escalating crisis in the Middle East, NATO cooperation, and trade negotiations between the two countries.
In a post shared online, Carney stated that the two leaders spoke overnight to address urgent developments. The primary agenda was to coordinate steps for de-escalating the conflict in the Middle East, which has seen heightened tensions following recent U.S. military action and diplomatic fallout involving Iran.
Carney also emphasized Canada and the United States’ mutual commitment to strengthening NATO ahead of this week’s summit. The reaffirmation of NATO ties comes amid ongoing debates about member contributions and the alliance’s evolving role in global security.
Another major point of discussion was the progress in ongoing trade talks between Canada and the U.S. While specifics were not disclosed, both countries have been working on refining trade protocols post-pandemic, especially in energy, technology, and defense sectors.
This call marks a continuation of close coordination between Ottawa and Washington as North American allies face overlapping security and economic challenges.
