Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned the EU against escalating trade tensions with the U.S. through tariffs, advocating for dialogue instead of retaliatory measures. She also expressed reservations about increasing European defense spending and deploying troops to Ukraine, favoring negotiation.
American pastor William Devlin offered to sacrifice his life for Sunday Jackson, a Nigerian Christian sentenced to death for killing a Fulani herdsman in self-defense. Jackson's sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court of Nigeria on March 7. Devlin has been advocating for Jackson since 2021.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, seeking support amid U.S. President Donald Trump's attacks on Canada's sovereignty and economy. Macron noted tariffs cause inflation. Carney will also visit Britain and Canada's Arctic region. He emphasized Canada's distinct identity from the U.S., built on French, English, and Indigenous foundations. Carney has no immediate plans to visit Washington but hopes to speak with Trump by phone.