FACT SHEET: Key Deliverables for the 2021 North American Leaders’ Summit
President Biden met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico for the North American Leaders’ Summit.
Read More» Remarks by President Biden, Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada, and President López Obrador of Mexico Before North American Leaders’ Summit
Remarks by President Biden, Prime Minister Trudeau, and President López Obrador before the trilateral North American Leaders’ Summit
Read More» Building Back Better Together: A Secure, Prosperous North America
The leaders of North America met to reaffirm the strength of our relationship and to chart a new path for our collaboration at a time when we face incredibly complex global challenges.
Read More» North American Leaders’ Summit (NALS)
On November 18, President Biden will host Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico at the White House for the first North American Leaders’ Summit (NALS) since 2016.
Read More» Starting Today Fully Vaccinated Travelers Permitted to Enter U.S. via Land and Ferry Border Crossings
Starting today, foreign nationals who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have appropriate documentation will be permitted to enter the United States via land ports of entry (POEs) and ferry terminals for non-essential reasons such as tourism.
Read More» Joint Statement on Venezuela Negotiations
We welcome the announcement that Venezuelan-led, comprehensive negotiations will soon begin in Mexico City, Mexico.
Read More» Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Meeting with Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada Mendicino
On August 9, 2021, Secretary Mayorkas met with Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Marco Mendicino.
Read More» Secretary Blinken’s Call with Canadian Foreign Minister Garneau
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Marc Garneau today.
Read More» U.S.-EU-Canada: Joint Statement on Venezuela
We remain deeply concerned about the ongoing crisis in Venezuela and its regional and global impact.
Read More» Appointment of Ambassador Arnold Chacon to serve as Chargé d’Affaires to Canada
Today, Secretary Blinken designated Ambassador Arnold Chacon to serve as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at U.S. Embassy Ottawa.
Read More» Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on USTR Request for USMCA Dispute Settlement Panel on Canada Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Administration
Today, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative made a request to initiate a dispute settlement panel under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to challenge Canada’s allocation of dairy tariff-rate quotas (TRQs)
Read More» United States Advances First USMCA Dispute Panel To Enforce Canada’s Dairy Commitments
USMCA Dispute Aims to Ensure Canada Administers Its Dairy TRQs Fairly, Benefitting U.S. Dairy Farmers, Workers, and Exporters
Read More» Trilateral Statement of the USMCA Free Trade Agreement
“Today the United States, Canada, and Mexico held the first-ever USMCA FTC meeting. While this renewed Agreement is less than a year old, our countries are neighbors and friends, and have a longstanding shared history built on mutual respect and cooperation.”
Read More» Remarks of Ambassador Katherine Tai Opening the First USMCA Free Trade Commission
Opening remarks from USTR Ambassador Katherine Tai at the First USMCA Free Trade Commission.
Read More» United States to Host First USMCA Free Trade Commission
The Office of the United States Trade Representative today announced that Ambassador Katherine Tai will host the inaugural Free Trade Commission (FTC) of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on May 17-18, 2021.
Read More» The Governments of the United States and Canada Announce New Greening Government Initiative
Today, in conjunction with President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate, the United States and Canada announced a new initiative to engage governments around the world in greening government operations.
Read More» Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability
Remarks by Secretary of State Antony Blinken at a press availability following his virtual visits to Canada and Mexico.
Read More» Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau
The two leaders committed to a collaborative approach to combatting COVID-19 and building back better, following up on President Biden’s virtual bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau and the announcement of the U.S.-Canada Partnership Roadmap on February 23.
Read More» Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau Before Their Meeting
Remarks by Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau before their bilateral meeting.
Read More» Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Garneau
The two leaders discussed working closely together to address the shared priorities set out in the U.S.-Canada Partnership Roadmap jointly announced by President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau during their virtual bilateral meeting on February 23.
Read More» The United States and Canada: Neighbors, Friends, and Allies
The United States and Canada have been friends, partners, and allies for more than 150 years, and our bilateral relationship is one of the closest and most comprehensive in the world.
Read More» Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Launches 2021 Fellowship Program
The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the 2021 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program.
Read More» U.S. and Concerned Nations Stand Together for Democratic Change in Venezuela
Today the United States joins democracies around the world to reiterate our support for Venezuela’s democratic forces as they defend the rights of the Venezuelan people.
Read More» Joint Declaration of Support for Democratic Change in Venezuela
The text of the following declaration was released by several members of the Lima Group, the International Contact Group, the European Union, the United States, and others.
Read More» Entry into Force of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Today marks a landmark achievement for the countries of North America to increase manufacturing and investment in our region.
Read More» Ambassador Lighthizer Celebrates USMCA’s Entry Into Force Today
The USMCA contains significant improvements and modernized approaches that will deliver more jobs, stronger worker protections, expanded market access, and greater opportunities to trade for companies large and small.
Read More» The Tide Is Turning Toward Trusted 5G Vendors
The momentum in favor of secure 5G is building.
Read More» United States and Canada Forge Ahead on Critical Minerals Cooperation
The United States and Canada reviewed progress of the five Sub-Working Groups implementing the countries’ Joint Action Plan for Cooperation on Critical Minerals and set priorities for the next phase of bilateral collaboration.
Read More» Joint Statement on Hong Kong
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Read More» North American Cooperation on COVID-19
The United States values our cooperation with allies and partners in combatting the pandemic and in planning for our collective recovery.
Read More» Secretary Michael R. Pompeo’s Call with Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Freeland
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo held a productive call today with Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland.
Read More» U.S.-Canada High-Level Policy Review Group Meets at Mount Vernon, Virginia
Launched in 2009 to address shared interests with one of our closest allies, the group last met in Ottawa on January 30, 2019.
Read More» U.S. Commerce Official Discusses USMCA, 5G During Roundtable with Canadian, U.S. Executives
U.S. Commerce Official Discusses USMCA, 5G During Roundtable with Canadian, U.S. Executives
Read More» Deputy Secretary Biegun’s Call with Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister Morgan
Deputy Secretary Stephen E. Biegun spoke today with Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister Marta Morgan.
Read More» Ambassador Lighthizer Delivers Remarks at USMCA Signing
United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer delivered the following remarks today at a White House event.
Read More» President Trump Initiates a New Chapter in Trade Policy by Signing into Law the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Today, the President of the United States signed into law the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Read More» Ambassador Lighthizer Issues Statement on House Passage of the USMCA
United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer issued the following statement on December 19, 2019.
Read More» On the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Statement by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo
Read More» Joint Trilateral Statement of the Fourth Annual North American Drug Dialogue
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Mexico, and Canada on the occasion of the 2019 North American Drug Dialogue in Washington, D.C.
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Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo And Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland At a Press Availability
August 22, 2019 – Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo And Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland At a Press Availability
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Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau
August 22, 2019 – Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today in Ottawa, Canada.
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Canada and the United States: Strengthening Our Alliance
The Secretary will travel to Ottawa, Canada, on August 22, where he will meet with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland to discuss our strong bilateral relationship and ways to broaden and deepen our economic and security ties.
Read More» Secretary Pompeo’s Travel to Canada
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Ottawa, Canada on August 22 for meetings with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland.
Read More» The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Invites International Applicants for the 2020 Professional Fellows Program
The Department of State is pleased to announce that applications for the 2020 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program will be accepted through September 18, 2019. This year, the Fellows Program has been expanded to 280 participants and will include fellows from Canada for the first time.
Read More» United States and Canada Announce Financial Sanctions to Address the Ongoing Repression in Nicaragua
We urge the Ortega regime to restore fundamental freedoms and civil rights in Nicaragua and to heed the calls of Nicaraguans clamoring for early free, fair, and transparent elections.
Read More» Secretary Pompeo’s Call with Canadian Foreign Minister Freeland
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland.
Read More» Proclamation on National Day of Remembrance of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day
On June 6, 1944, D-Day, more than 130,000 American and Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, and thousands more parachuted in behind enemy lines, on a mission to retake Europe from the control of Nazi Germany.
Read More» Secretary Pompeo’s Call with Canadian Foreign Minister Freeland
May 28, 2019 – Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland.
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Funding Opportunity – NATO’s 70th Anniversary: New challenges and changing landscapes
USNATO PAA is now accepting proposals which encourage public discussions and creative public engagements in Europe and/or Canada on the major theme of “NATO’s 70th Anniversary: New challenges and changing landscapes”.
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Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met yesterday with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland in Washington, D.C.
Read More» Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting With the Lima Group
At the invitation of the Lima Group, Secretary Michael R. Pompeo participated via videoconference today in the Lima Group foreign ministers meeting, which Canada hosted.
Read More» Secretary Pompeo’s Call With Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke yesterday with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland.
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Remarks by President Trump, Prime Minister Trudeau, and President Peña Nieto at Signing Ceremony for the USMCA
Remarks by President Trump, Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada, and President Peña Nieto of Mexico at Signing Ceremony for the United States—Mexico—Canada Agreement Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires Buenos Aires, Argentina 9:24 A.M. AST PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. We’re gathered together this afternoon for a very historic occasion: The signing …
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100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund Announces New Grant-Winning Institutions
The U.S. Department of State, Partners of the Americas, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators announce the latest Innovation Fund grant winning teams sponsored by Santander Bank in this hemispheric-wide education initiative, including Wilfrid Laurier University’s Indigenous Mobility and Curriculum across Borders exchange program with U.S. counterparts.
Read More» Canadians to Attend U.S. Program on Health Surveillance in the Arctic
Canadian professionals in the fields of public health and veterinary medicine will visit Minneapolis, MN, and Anchorage and Fairbanks, AK, from May 15 to 25 as participants in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
Read More» Secretary Pompeo’s Participation in a Meeting of the Lima Group
Secretary Pompeo participated via videoconference today in the Lima Group foreign and finance ministers meeting, which was hosted by Mexico and included representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Saint Lucia. Representatives from the European Union and Spain also participated.
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Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson co-hosts the Vancouver Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Security and Stability on the Korean Peninsula
Co-hosts United States Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson and Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland convened the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Security and Stability on the Korean Peninsula on January 16, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia to discuss the global threat of a nuclearized Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and investigate options …
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Opening Remarks by Secretary Tillerson at the Vancouver Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Security and Stability on the Korean Peninsula
Remarks With Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland, South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha, Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono, and UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson At the Vancouver Foreign Ministers’ Meeting On Security and Stability on the Korean Peninsula Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Vancouver Convention Centre Vancouver, Canada January 16, 2018 FOREIGN MINISTER FREELAND: So …
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Remarks by Secretary Tillerson with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland at a Press Availability
Press Availability Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Vancouver, Canada January 16, 2018 FOREIGN MINISTER FREELAND: Sorry to be a bit late. We had a lot we had to pack into the day. And thanks to everyone for joining us. I’d like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is …
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Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson visits Ottawa
Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson traveled to Ottawa on December 19 at the invitation of Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland for his first official visit to Canada as Secretary of State. Discussions covered U.S.-Canadian coordination on a range of global and regional topics, including the threat posed by North Korea and the situation in Venezuela. Secretary Tillerson …
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Remarks by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland at a Press Availability
As delivered. FOREIGN MINISTER FREELAND: Okay. Hi, everybody. Great to see everyone here. Before I begin, I’d like to extend Canada’s thoughts and condolences to our American guests in light of the terrible train derailment in Washington state. We extend our sympathies to those who lost loved ones and wish a full and swift recovery to …
Read More» Remarks by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to Mission Canada Personnel
As delivered. It wasn’t in my remarks to hit the button and make it go green. It’s green now. (Laughter.) Well, let me say again how much we appreciate – (laughter) – all of you and our folks across the countries in how you represent us and the important role you play across this vast …
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U.S. Coast Guard to offload approximately 16 tons of cocaine in Port Everglades
Thanks to the joint efforts of U.S. Coast Guard crews, Canadian crews and interagency partners, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James is scheduled to offload approximately 16 tons of cocaine Tuesday in Port Everglades worth an estimated $420 million wholesale seized in international waters off the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
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Foreign Agricultural Service Celebrates 150 Years of U.S.-Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Yesterday, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service hosted a sensational reception at the National Capital Commission (NCC)’s International Pavilion celebrating 150 years of agricultural friendship between the United States and Canada. In her opening remarks, U.S. Embassy Ottawa Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Aubin Moore reinforced that farmers on both sides of the U.S. Canada border are committed …
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United States-Canada Joint Arctic Leaders’ Statement
President Obama and Prime Minister Trudeau are proud to launch actions ensuring a strong, sustainable and viable Arctic economy and ecosystem.
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Stakeholder Dialogue for the North American Leaders Summit
On Thursday, September 29, 2016, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (Wilson Center) will host the first-ever Stakeholder Dialogue on North American Competitiveness.
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North American Leaders’ Summit Press Conference
“This is my fourth North American Leaders’ Summit, and the first that Canada is hosting in nearly a decade. And this reflects the new commitment that Prime Minister Trudeau has brought to our shared vision of a strong and integrated North America. “
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United States Key Deliverables for the 2016 North American Leaders’ Summit
Today President Obama met in Ottawa, Canada with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada and President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico for the North American Leaders’ Summit.
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North America celebrates 100 years of Migratory Birds Protection
This year, the United States, Canada, and Mexico mark the Centennial of the Migratory Birds Treaty — the cornerstone of international efforts to conserve birds that know no borders.
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North American Governments Call for Commitments to Address Global Steel Excess Capacity
Citing the dramatically worsening steel market situation in all three countries, the governments of Canada, Mexico and the United States agree on the need for governments of all major steel-producing countries to make strong and immediate commitments to address the problem of global excess steelmaking capacity.
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Remarks by President Obama to the People of Cuba
I have come here to bury the last remnant of the Cold War in the Americas. I have come here to extend the hand of friendship to the Cuban people.
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U.S.-Canada Joint Statement on Climate, Energy, and Arctic Leadership
President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau share a common vision of a prosperous and sustainable North American economy, and the opportunities afforded by advancing clean growth.
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Haiti Special Coordinator Kenneth Merten’s Travel to Canada
Department of State Haiti Special Coordinator Kenneth Merten is in Canada today to meet with senior Canadian government officials to review multilateral efforts in Haiti.
Read More» Statement from U.S. Ambassador Bruce A. Heyman on Trans-Pacific Partnership Signing
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce A. Heyman issued the following statement regarding today’s signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement in Auckland, New Zealand: “Today the United States, Canada, and 10 other Pacific nations signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a high-standard agreement that covers roughly 40 percent of global GDP and will enable North America’s economies …
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