Ford government embarks on extended 21-week break, won’t return until late October

EVIANS-LES-BAINS, FRANCE — Prime Minister Mark Carney defended Canada’s Chinese electric vehicle deal with China to U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, an agreement that has been criticized by the U.S. administration and the auto sector. “Less than three per cent of our market, 49,000 cars…” the prime minister was heard saying to Trump, over the summit’s host feed, ahead of a working luncheon between the G7 leaders. “…it’s a cap… I thought you’d actually like that,” added Carney. The president replied, “that’s good, I like it.” The exchange began with a joke between the two...