## Japan vows to work with Canada under its next PM for peace, G7 unity

Authored by english.kyodonews.net

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Japan said Monday it will continue to work closely with Canada to ensure peace in the Indo-Pacific and maintain unity among the Group of Seven nations, as former central banker Mark Carney prepares to become the next Canadian prime minister.

Japan's top government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi underscored the need to strengthen ties with Canada, saying it shares with Japan fundamental values such as freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law, along with strategic interests.

Canada holds this year's G7 presidency at a time when U.S. President Donald Trump's return has raised concerns about the group's unity.

"We will cooperate with Canada, an important strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific, to maintain and strengthen the peace and stability of the region and the world, while working to ensure the G7 is united," Hayashi told a regular press briefing.

Canada's governing Liberal Party on Sunday elected Carney as its leader, setting the stage for him to succeed Justin Trudeau, who has announced his decision to step down as premier.

Japan urges G7 unity over Ukraine to avoid "wrong lesson". »

### Canada’s Liberal Party chooses Mark Carney to succeed Justin Trudeau

Authored by cnn.com

Mark Carney has been elected leader of Canada’s Liberal Party in a months-long, high stakes race to replace Justin Trudeau.

While Carney will take over immediately as Liberal Party leader, Trudeau will remain as Canada’s prime minister for an as-yet undisclosed transitional period while his successor settles in.

“Working for Trudeau, Carney made Canada weaker and poorer; working for himself Carney made the United States richer and stronger,” Poilievre said. »

### ‘Canada will never ever be part of America,’ says Mark Carney after winning PM race

Authored by hindustantimes.com

Known for his criticism of US President Donald Trump, on his victory announcement as well, Carney expressed his strong stance against America.

In response to Trump's repeated wish of making Canada the 51st state of the United States, Carney responded with, “America is not Canada.

Mark Carney promised the people of Canada that together, the nation will get through this crisis. »

### New Canadian PM Mark Carney vows to fight US trade war ‘until Trump shows respect’

Authored by independent.co.uk

Canada’s new prime minister, Mark Carney, has vowed to take on Donald Trump and urged his country to unite in a defiant acceptance speech during a fierce trade war with the United States.

Mr Carney, 59, will now have to negotiate with Mr Trump as he threatens additional tariffs that could further cripple Canada’s economy.

open image in gallery Mark Carney hit out at Donald Trump for trying to ‘destroy the Canadian way of life’ ( EPA ). »

### AOC teams up with Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna for bill capping credit card interest at 10%

Authored by nypost.com

Credit card interest rates have never slipped to 10%, according to the Fed, whose dataset only goes back to 1994.

Critics argue that an artificial cap on credit card interest rates will lead to significant economic ramifications and prompt credit card companies to stop giving credit to millions of families.

AOC, who reps parts of the Bronx and Queens, also stressed that Trump pushed for a 10% credit card interest rate cap. »

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