Carney says talks with Trump covered Ukraine, Iran amid stalled trade talks

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he has spoken with current President Donald Trump several times in recent days about the war in Ukraine, the conflict involving Iran and other global developments, while declining to disclose further details. The conversations occurred amid a worsening Canada-U.S. trade dispute, with negotiations stalled and both countries imposing substantial tariffs on each other’s goods, although Carney said Canada remains ready to reach a fair agreement. During Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Canada, Carney reaffirmed Ottawa’s support for Ukraine and announced plans for additional military assistance, including air-defense equipment and backing for Project Freya, a European effort to develop lower-cost missile interceptors. The two leaders also discussed expanding defense-industry cooperation, particularly in drone design and production, as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure ahead of winter.