Carney talks trade with U.S. Vice-President JD Vance in Rome

U.S. Vice-President JD Vance discussed fair trade policies with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday in Rome, Vance's office said in a statement, as the two nations try to resolve a dispute over tariffs.

The two leaders also discussed efforts underway to secure borders, crack down on fentanyl and increase investments in defence and security, the Prime Minister's Office said in a separate statement.

Carney said on X he had a "good conversation" with Vance while in Rome.

"We're strongest when we work together," he said.

The leaders spoke about the immediate trade pressures and the need to build a new economic and security relationship, agreeing to stay in contact, the statement said.

Carney and Vance were among leaders from around the world attending Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass earlier in the day.

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Carney attends Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass

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Pope Leo XIV kicked off his papacy with his inaugural mass in Vatican City, drawing thousands including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who used the visit to meet with global leaders in preparation for next month’s G7 in Alberta.