‘I’m a tariff person’: Trump doubles down on levies as new deal pledged within 30 days

Prime Minister Mark Carney's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump overshadowed the first day of the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, and Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, right, met with U.S. President Donald Trump, left, at the G7 in Kananaskis, Alta., for the first time since their Oval Office meeting last month.Screenshot courtesy of X

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BY NEIL MOSS

June 16, 2025

BANFF, ALTA.—With a target to conclude talks on a trade agreement within 30 days, United States President Donald Trump reiterated his preference for tariffs as the G7 summit officially kicked off on June 16.

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