Canada’s Carney says no bilateral meeting with Trump at G7, denies snub

Canada’s finance minister Mark Carney confirmed he will not hold a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 summit. The decision was announced ahead of the summit in Italy. Carney said the lack of a private meeting does not constitute a snub to the United States. He emphasized the importance of multilateral dialogue among G7 leaders. The move comes amid heightened tensions between Canada and the Trump administration. Issues such as trade disputes and diplomatic frictions have strained the bilateral relationship. Observers note that the absence of a one‑on‑one could limit direct communication on contentious topics. The G7 agenda will still address shared economic and security concerns.