US-Canada Trade Relations

President Trump had a productive call with Canadian Prime Minister Carney regarding the looming expiration of tariff exemptions under the USMCA. Carney stated that the old relationship between Canada and the US is over, emphasizing Canadian agency and power.

Canadian Prime Minister Succession

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is the top contender to become Canada's new prime minister following Justin Trudeau's resignation. Poilievre, 45, has a 92 percent chance of winning in October's elections. He campaigns for more oil and gas production and against Trudeau's immigration policy. Other possible successors include Chrystia Freeland, Dominic LeBlanc, and Mark Carney.