US Wants to Avoid Congressional Vote on Trade Deal, Carney Says

According to coverage from AP News and Bloomberg, Carney emphasized that middle-power countries should avoid direct competition for US favor, while also stressing the G7’s potential role in facilitating discussions on Iran. The shift comes as the US reportedly seeks to avoid a congressional vote on a trade deal, a move that could reshape global economic alliances. Coverage highlights Carney’s diplomatic maneuvering, with outlets like *The Globe and Mail* and *Politico* framing his remarks as a strategic pivot to stabilize relations amid rising tensions.

The *Toronto Star* and PBS note his presence in Paris, where he is engaging with US officials ahead of the summit, while *politico.eu* underscores the G7’s relevance in brokering an Iran deal. Opinion pieces, including one in *The Globe and Mail*, suggest the G7’s dynamics may become less cohesive under Trump’s leadership. Watch for developments at the G7 summit, where trade negotiations and Iran discussions will likely dominate.

Carney’s role in mediating between the US and its allies could set the tone for broader economic and geopolitical cooperation—or reveal deeper divisions. Coverage does not yet specify whether the US’s avoidance of a congressional vote will directly impact the trade deal’s structure or timeline.