Shapiro becomes latest 2028 Democratic contender to strengthen ties to Carney
Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania recently met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, joining other Democratic leaders like Pete Buttigieg and Elissa Slotkin in engaging with Carney. The meeting, confirmed by Shapiro’s office and first reported by Politico, took place in June and lasted about 30 to 40 minutes. Shapiro emphasized the importance of respecting Canadian sovereignty while maintaining strong trade relations, noting that pennsylvania exports and imports around $14 billion annually with Canada. This diplomatically significant interaction may bolster Shapiro’s prospects for a 2028 presidential run, as he and other Democrats deepen connections with Canadian officials. The article also notes that other politicians, such as Gavin Newsom, Andy Beshear, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Ruben Gallego, have gained international visibility through their participation in events like the World Economic Forum and Munich Security Conference, hinting at their possible presidential ambitions. Additionally, the piece briefly mentions that the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and Syria.
Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) joined the likes of former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) this month, becoming the latest Democratic leader to meet with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
President Donald Trump has had an up-and-down relationship with Carney throughout his time in office, made contentious by Trump’s tariffs and his recurring suggestions to make Canada the 51st state. Throughout the first two years of Trump’s second term, Democrats have sought to distance themselves from his policies toward the U.S.’s northern neighbor, with several Democratic 2028 contenders going out of their way to meet with Carney, with Shapiro becoming the latest.
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Shapiro’s office confirmed to the Washington Examiner that the June meeting, first reported by Politico, took place. Shapiro told Politico in an interview that Carney requested the meeting, which lasted about 30 to 40 minutes. Shapiro said the two leaders had “a really good in-depth conversation” and said he is “an admirer of [Carney’s] leadership.”
“I really wanted to just make clear that we respect Canadian sovereignty and also do business,” Shapiro told the outlet. “I mean, Canada is a huge trading partner for Pennsylvania. We export and import literally about $14 billion a year on both sides. We have a totally balanced trade relationship.”
Shapiro is expected to run for president in 2028, and shoring up a relationship with Carney could expand his image on an international scale. Buttigieg and Slotkin, two names who have also been floated as 2028 contenders, both joined Carney in Canada back in early May, Semafor first reported.
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Govs. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and Andy Beshear (D-KY) each raised their international profiles at the World Economic Forum in January, while Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) put their on-the-ground foreign policy skills to the test at the Munich Security Conference in February.
None of the above politicians has confirmed they are running in 2028, but many analysts speculate that they are preparing for presidential campaigns.
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