The Latest: Trump calls for ‘a real end' to the conflict between Israel and Iran
In the span of about eight hours Monday, President Donald Trump went from suggesting a nuclear deal with Iran remained 'achievable' to urging Tehran's 9.5 million residents to flee for their lives as he cut his visit to the international G7 summit short to return to Washington for urgent talks with his national security team.
Trump expressed frustration with Iranian leaders for failing to reach an agreement, adding that he wants 'a real end' to the conflict and a 'complete give-up' of Tehran's nuclear program.
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- Toronto Sun
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38 minutes ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
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Winnipeg Free Press
38 minutes ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
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Behind the scenes, Canadian officials are working closely with their U.S. counterparts on a framework that could lay the foundation for a new trade accord. That may include new mechanisms to co-ordinate energy policy, including harmonized approaches to cross-border pipeline approvals and clean-technology investments. Carney's background in finance and climate policy gives him credibility here, both with U.S. negotiators and business leaders who want clarity on the rules of engagement going forward. It's not flashy work, but it works. Compare that with Trudeau's approach during Trump's first term: lots of public virtue-signalling, plenty of stern rhetoric and little to show for it beyond diplomatic standoffs and economic retaliation. 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Rather, he's engaging with Trump on the president's terms — soul-crushing as that may be — giving him enough symbolic wins to maintain momentum while keeping Canada's strategic interests front and centre. It's the kind of balance that's difficult to maintain, especially when critics inevitably accuse the prime minister of appeasing a bully. But Carney seems willing to absorb that criticism in favour of the larger goal: protecting Canadian jobs, opening markets and restoring stability to a trade relationship that has veered off course. There are no guarantees. Trump could reverse course at any moment. The path to a final deal is littered with political landmines. For now, Canada is in a stronger negotiating position than it was just a few months ago — and that's largely thanks to Carney's diplomatic discipline. In an era of division and dysfunction, Carney's calm competence is a welcome change — and exactly what Canada needs. Tom BrodbeckColumnist Tom Brodbeck is a columnist with the Free Press and has over 30 years experience in print media. He joined the Free Press in 2019. Born and raised in Montreal, Tom graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and commerce. Read more about Tom. Tom provides commentary and analysis on political and related issues at the municipal, provincial and federal level. His columns are built on research and coverage of local events. The Free Press's editing team reviews Tom's columns before they are posted online or published in print – part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. 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