President Donald Trump is set to attend the Group of Seven summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15 to 17, as announced by the White House. This visit comes amid ongoing tensions over trade and the U.S. response to Russia's war in Ukraine, which have strained relationships with key allies.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Trump's attendance during a briefing on Thursday. The summit will gather leaders from major economies, including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom. This marks Trump's third international trip since he resumed office in January.

Trump's trade policies have raised concerns, particularly regarding his tariffs that threaten to disrupt the $916 billion trade relationship between the U.S. and Canada. His previous comments suggesting Canada should become the 51st U.S. state have added to the tension. In a recent meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Trump reiterated his controversial stance, prompting Carney to assert that Canada "won’t be for sale, ever."

The G7 summit will address several pressing issues, including Trump's import taxes, which have been a source of contention among U.S. trading partners. In May, Trump announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom, although details fell short of expectations. Meanwhile, the U.S. and China have agreed to reduce their tariffs in an effort to ease trade negotiations.

As the summit approaches, G7 finance ministers, including U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, convened in Banff, Alberta, to discuss the implications of the ongoing trade war, which has raised concerns about global economic growth and inflation.

Another significant topic for discussion will be the situation in Ukraine. European allies had hoped Trump would exert pressure on Russia for a ceasefire, but his recent conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin did not yield the expected results. Trump indicated that negotiations between Ukraine and Russia would commence but did not provide a timeline or sanctions to encourage a resolution, leaving Kyiv and its allies frustrated.

The summit will be hosted by Prime Minister Mark Carney, who aims to reset relations with the U.S. after a tumultuous period under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Trump previously mocked Trudeau, referring to him as a mere "governor," but his recent meeting with Carney was described as productive.

Trump's last G7 summit in Canada in 2018 was marked by significant discord, as he left early and withdrew from a joint agreement. As the upcoming summit approaches, the focus will be on whether Trump can navigate the complex web of international relations and trade issues that have emerged during his presidency.