The Canadian and Australian governments announced the move in separate statements on September 21, calling it a “co-ordinated international effort” toward a two-state solution. When Carney vowed to recognise Palestine in July, Trump said it would threaten Canada’s ability to reach a trade deal with his country. UN ConferenceFrench President Emmanuel Macron has led the way on the plan to recognise Palestinian statehood. Ahead of the announcements, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reaffirmed his commitment to a two-state solution in an interview with Bloomberg. So long as the US has a veto on the Security Council, achieving a truly sovereign Palestinian state will likewise be off the table.