I drove the cheap Chinese cars that are illegal in the USA. Now I know why

[Dr Strangelove]

Middle Power Strategy: Carney’s approach, termed "variable geometry," involves building a network of relationships across different countries to handle specific issues (e.g., critical minerals with Italy, defense with Germany and Norway) rather than relying solely on Washington (2:26-4:52).
G7 Accomplishments:
Initiated negotiations for Italian M-346 fighter jets (4:58).
Advanced cooperation on Type 212CD submarines with Germany and Norway (5:35-6:02).
Secured a critical minerals deal with Italy (5:13).
Revealed that Canada had early access to a preliminary Iran deal framework, signaling strong intelligence standing (6:17-7:43).
The "Hot Mic" Exchange: At a working lunch, Carney confronted Trump regarding Chinese EVs. He asserted a firm cap of 3% (49,000 vehicles) on the Canadian market. Trump reportedly responded, "That’s good. I like that," showcasing Carney’s ability to manage Trump’s temperament through direct, simplified communication (7:44-9:02).
Pattern of Engagement: Over the summit, Carney held seven separate, productive conversations with Trump, intended to build a pattern of positive engagement that makes it more difficult for Trump to act against Canadian interests later (9:33-10:21).