OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney held separate calls on Thursday with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico and Prime Minister Dick Schoof of the Netherlands, advancing Canada’s global partnerships on trade, economic resilience, and international security.
In his first official conversation with Mexico’s new President, Carney received congratulations and reaffirmed the strong bilateral relationship between Canada and Mexico. The leaders emphasized the importance of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and discussed ways to strengthen their respective economies against future shocks.
Good to speak with President @ClaudiaShein today about our strong trade relationship.
Free trade between Canada and Mexico has been a source of prosperity, jobs, and strength. We’re going to protect that critical partnership in the face of global economic shocks. pic.twitter.com/dtq15p8gF1
— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) May 16, 2025
To that end, Carney and Sheinbaum directed senior officials to immediately identify new areas of bilateral cooperation and agreed to maintain close contact as both nations pursue deeper integration and mutual prosperity across North America.
In a separate call, Carney and Prime Minister Schoof reflected on the historic ties between Canada and the Netherlands — particularly poignant in 2025 as both countries mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands during the Second World War.
The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening trade ties and collaborating on shared global security priorities. They also agreed to remain in regular contact as Canada and the Netherlands explore new areas of bilateral and multilateral engagement.
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