Tariffs ‘still devastating’ despite ‘reciprocal’ reprieve, says Senator on Canada-U.S. council

Neither Canada nor Mexico were among the swath of nations subject to U.S. President Donald Trump’s self-styled ‘reciprocal’ tariffs.
Feta issue must crumble before Greek ratification of Canada-EU trade pact, says envoy

Greek Ambassador to Canada Ekaterina Dimakis says Ottawa is ‘reluctant’ to hand over a list of Canadian producers of feta cheese prior to CETA being in place.
‘Canadians are so upset at the moment’: how the German ambassador explained the mood of the nation

‘Sometimes [Europeans] don’t appreciate how deep this goes,’ German Ambassador Tjorven Bellmann says of Canada’s reaction to the American threats.
In Charlevoix, G7 ministers chose domestic audiences over taking message to the world

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was the lone top diplomat to take the stage at the press theatre at the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting as she took the strongest stand in defence of Canada’s sovereignty.
Looking to the future of the Canada-Ireland bond with confidence

Although these are turbulent times, there is a tremendous energy around the Canada-Ireland relationship, and a sense that we are starting to really explore and develop its potential.
Italy’s top diplomat says ‘not my job’ to condemn Trump’s annexation threats as Germany takes tougher stand

G7 foreign ministers were reluctant to directly condemn U.S. President Donald Trump over his threats to annex Canada.
Scenes from the Charlevoix G7 foreign ministers summit

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G7 foreign ministers avoid explicit support for Canada as Trump doubles down

Trade wars and annexation threats overshadow G7 co-operation at the gathering of top diplomats.
G7 top diplomats open three-day meeting with all eyes on U.S. as trade war deepens

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says threats to Canadian sovereignty won’t be a topic of discussion at the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting.
‘No money, no fanfare’: questions loom over scope of belated Africa strategy

Not having any cabinet ministers on hand to release the plan suggests the government doesn’t view it as a priority, says NDP MP Heather McPherson.