Prime Minister Trudeau and Governor Moore Meet at NATO Summit
Washington, D.C. – On the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Washington, D.C., Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Maryland Governor Wes Moore to discuss various bilateral issues and shared concerns.
Prime Minister Trudeau began the meeting by expressing his condolences for those affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in March. He also commended the efforts of those who worked to reopen the Port of Baltimore after the accident.
Leadership matters, and @GovWesMoore has been a leader at driving Maryland’s greenhouse gas emissions down.
Glad we had the chance to talk in D.C. about what more progressive leaders can do to lower emissions and build up renewables industries. pic.twitter.com/0TXJATaSNl
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 9, 2024
The discussion highlighted the strong economic ties between Canada and Maryland, emphasizing the significant contributions of Canadian companies to Maryland’s economy. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to enhancing commercial cooperation in sectors such as equipment and machinery, minerals and metals, and chemicals.
Climate change was a key topic, with Prime Minister Trudeau congratulating Maryland for exceeding its climate targets. The leaders discussed their shared goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the importance of collaboration among all levels of government to combat climate change effectively.
Prime Minister Trudeau and Governor Moore agreed to maintain contact and look forward to further cooperation on issues important to both Canadians and Marylanders.
