Mexico’s president noncommittal about coming to Canada for G7 summit [Video]

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday the Canadian government invited her to come to Alberta for next month’s G7 leaders’ summit but she hasn’t yet decided whether she will go.

She told reporters at a news conference that she’s also not sure if she would meet with Trump if she does decide to attend.

The hesitation is notable because Canada-Mexico relations have been at something of a low point in recent months as both countries grapple with U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and economic threats — a trade dispute that has prompted some back-biting between the two American neighbours as Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls for Canada to go it alone with the U.S. on trade.

As the host country for this year’s summit of some of the world’s most powerful leaders, Canada can invite others to come and take part in the discussions.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has signalled …