Canada and the United Kingdom agreed on Sunday to set up a trade working group which will submit its recommendations to the prime ministers of the respective countries within the next six months, a joint statement by the two governments said.

As the G7 group of large democratic nations with big economies meets Sunday in Alberta, Canada they have a broad agenda in the midst of global economic and military turmoil.

Canada’s current trade war with the U.S. has many people fearing what Donald Trump is going to do next. But there are some who believe the severing of trade ties with America is more of an unshackling,

Sir Keir Starmer flies to Canada later to meet Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of England who became his country's prime minister in March. The two men will get together in the Canadian capital Ottawa on Saturday evening,

Canada has agreed to ratify Britain’s accession to a major trans-Pacific trade pact as Sir Keir Starmer and Mark Carney sought to revive talks on a stalled bilateral deal. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

U.K. prime minister’s comments will fuel speculation that U.K. and Canada will restart trade talks that broke down in 2024.

Canada will also support Britain’s efforts to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership, according to a joint statement from the two prime ministers, released Sunday. The U.K. has been seeking to join the 12-member free trade pact since 2021, and needs the support of other members.

Sales of vehicles made in Canada plunged by nearly 23 percent in April after President Trump imposed a 25 percent auto tariff.

Canada is preparing to host the G7 summit. Prime Minister Mark Carney aims to reshape Canada's global image. Discussions will include trade tensions, new alliances, and Canada's role in a changing world.