In Ottawa, U.S. senators push trade, Canadian tourism to their states

By Canadian Press on May 23, 2025.

OTTAWA — Five United States senators are in Ottawa today to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney and underscore the long-standing relationship between the two countries.

Republican Kevin Cramer dismissed the current tensions between Canada and the U.S. as a temporary bump in the road.

The delegation also includes Democrats Jeanne Shaheen, Tim Kaine, Amy Klobuchar and Peter Welch.

They say they want Canadians to continue to visit the United States ahead of the summer season and are stressing how important trade with Canada is for the states they represent.

The senators were also scheduled to meet with the ministers of foreign affairs, national defence and industry, as well as the Business Council of Canada.

The visit comes at a fractious time in Canada-U.S. relations, with the two countries embroiled in a trade war triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 23, 2025.

Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press