June 06, 2026
The summit yields modest economic deals, no major breakthroughs or commitments
Calls grow within Europe for retaliatory measures against the US decision
The Canadian PM, who has earned global praise for efforts to band middle-power nations together, won’t have to worry about polls for years
A high-level meeting is set to take place during a key visit to China
He says the US may impose license fees on trading partners
Some delegates say Trump’s policy demands have merit but are deeply offended by how they are delivered
The key ongoing and new conflicts this year have been centred in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, Congo, Myanmar and India-Pakistan tensions. US President Trump has waged an unprecedented trade war with tariff bombs
The package includes $11 billion aid for row crop farmers, and $1 billion for other crops
