News Summary

During the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum met to discuss trade amidst the looming uncertainty surrounding the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). This marked the first in-person meeting between Trump and Sheinbaum and a private meeting between Carney and Trump since trade talks were abruptly ended in October due to Ontario-sponsored ads criticizing tariffs. The leaders’ discussions focused on the future of CUSMA, which is entering its mandatory review period, with Trump indicating potential separate negotiations with Canada and Mexico. Despite the ongoing trade tensions, the leaders presented a united front at the Kennedy Center event, reinforcing the importance of duty-free continental trade.