Canada announced plans to recognize the state of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September, contingent on the Palestinian Authority implementing major reforms, including holding elections in 2026 without Hamas participation and full demilitarization. This move follows similar commitments from the United Kingdom, France, and other G7 members. U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Canada's decision to endorse Palestinian statehood would complicate and make it very difficult to reach a trade deal with Canada, intensifying the ongoing trade tensions ahead of an August 1 deadline for a tariff agreement. In a separate development, the Canadian Armed Forces conducted humanitarian aid airdrops into Gaza amid ongoing Israeli military operations, delivering additional assistance alongside other countries such as Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Germany, and Belgium. Canada has accused Israel of violating international law by blocking supplies to Gaza.