In a promising development for North American economic relations, Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held a productive bilateral meeting during the international gathering of finance leaders hosted by Canada.
Held on the sidelines of the economic forum in Banff, the meeting was hailed as a key moment in advancing dialogue between two of the world’s most closely connected economies. Minister Champagne highlighted the positive nature of the talks, noting both sides were pleased with the progress being made on critical issues that support trade growth and economic stability.
“We got along very well and had much to discuss,” Champagne said. “We took time to focus on the strength of our relationship and how to keep moving forward.”
The finance minister emphasized Canada’s commitment to reinforcing its strong trading relationship with the United States, which remains one of its most significant economic partners. The meeting builds on earlier high-level discussions between national leaders and signals a shared determination to explore new opportunities in cross-border trade and investment.
As chair of the current economic forum, Champagne also expressed confidence in the unified direction of the participating nations. He described the overall discussions as constructive and aligned with the goal of fostering global economic cooperation.
“This summit confirms what we already know — that collaboration leads to progress. Our shared efforts are creating a path toward stronger, more resilient trade partnerships,” Champagne said.
This positive engagement between Canada and the United States sends a clear message: economic cooperation and open dialogue are key to building a future of inclusive and sustainable trade.
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