Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to the U.S. capital for a summit meeting to talk about growing trade connections across the Western Hemisphere.

Friday鈥檚 White House summit, hosted by President Joe Biden, will bring together the leaders of countries taking part in the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity.

That鈥檚 what the Biden administration is calling its hemispheric trade framework, an effort to head off migratory challenges by fostering economic growth and trade in the Americas.

The Prime Minister鈥檚 Office says leaders will also discuss attracting what it calls 鈥渞esponsible and sustainable investments鈥� to strengthen supply chains.

The partnership, known as APEP, comprises 12 countries, including Mexico, Chile, Barbados, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Uruguay and the Dominican Republic.

It鈥檚 not clear whether Biden and Trudeau will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one on the margins of the half-day summit.

鈥淭here is no better time to work together toward achieving a prosperous, strong and resilient future for our hemisphere,鈥� Trudeau said in a statement.

鈥淚 look forward to working with APEP leaders 鈥� to advance important issues such as sustainable economic growth, climate adaptation and mitigation, and expand trade and investment ties in the region.鈥�

The Canadian Press

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