President Donald Trump has arrived in Canada to attend the G7 summit, held this year in the Rocky Mountains. His visit comes amid ongoing trade tensions between the United States and several of its traditional allies. Leaders attending the summit are expected to focus on avoiding conflict and addressing global economic challenges.
In a separate development, the U.S. military has deployed aerial refueling tankers to the Middle East to enhance operational capabilities in response to increased regional tensions. These aircraft provide essential support for potential evacuations and air operations, particularly in light of ongoing missile activity and heightened military actions involving Iran and Israel. Officials familiar with the deployment said the move is intended to ensure readiness and flexibility but declined to offer further details publicly.
During his remarks alongside Canada’s Prime Minister, Trump reaffirmed his administration’s focus on immigration enforcement. He directed federal officials to prioritize deportations in cities governed by Democratic leadership, naming New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles as areas of concern. He attributed increased border crossings to policies from the previous administration and repeated claims that non-citizens might influence elections, despite existing laws that prohibit such actions.
On trade, Trump indicated a willingness to reach an agreement with Canada but emphasized his preference for using tariffs as a tool in negotiations. He described his Canadian counterpart’s approach as more complex but constructive. Trump did not elaborate on the conditions under which the U.S. might become directly involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran but urged Iran to return to negotiations on its nuclear program.
Regarding the makeup of the G7, Trump commented on Russia’s past participation in what was once the G8. He criticized the decision to exclude Russia following its annexation of Crimea, suggesting that including Russia might have prevented current global conflicts.
At the summit’s opening, Prime Minister Carney acknowledged Trump’s recent birthday and emphasized the significance of U.S. leadership in global affairs. Trump is also scheduled to meet with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Starmer has stated that he will discuss the finalization of a bilateral trade agreement with Trump during their meeting. The proposed agreement, announced in May, would reduce tariffs on U.K. exports such as cars, steel, and aluminum, while expanding U.S. access to the British market for products including beef and ethanol. However, implementation of the deal is still pending.
In a separate legal matter, a new lawsuit has been filed against the U.S. Department of Agriculture by a white farmer in Wisconsin. The suit claims that current federal programs continue to favor minority farmers, constituting racial discrimination. The farmer had previously been involved in a successful legal challenge against race-based provisions in an earlier debt relief initiative. The case argues that existing diversity and inclusion efforts within the USDA are in violation of federal law.
