Trudeau, Trump discuss the war in Ukraine, fentanyl
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FILE PHOTO: Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a press conference while responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's orders to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada February 1, 2025. REUTERS/Patrick Doyle/File Photo
WASHINGTON - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and US President Donald Trump spoke on Feb 22, discussing the war in Ukraine and efforts to combat the illegal fentanyl trade, Mr Trudeau's office said in a statement.
The call came as leaders from the Group of Seven major industrialised nations plan to hold a call on Feb 24 with the secretary general of Nato, European Union chiefs and the leaders of Romania and Poland to discuss the Ukraine war.
The White House said both Mr Trump and Mr Trudeau expressed a desire to see an end to the three-year-old war.
"The leaders said they both looked forward to Monday’s call," the White House said in a statement. REUTERS
