Trump Threatens ‘Very Serious Tariffs’ As Canada Moves Closer To Europe (File Photo)
\n\nCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has backed a deeper alliance with Europe as tensions with the US over tariffs intensify, saying Canada and the European Union are “stronger together”.
\n\nSpeaking at the European Parliament, Carney welcomed an EU proposal for closer ties with Canada and pitched what he called a “new alliance” with Europe to protect against external economic and political pressures.
\n\nThe remarks came after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested Canada could become the 27-nation bloc’s first “associate member” during her annual “State of the European Union” address on Wednesday.
\n\nCarney said Canada welcomed the EU proposal and wanted deeper cooperation in areas including artificial intelligence, defence and energy, AFP reported.
\n\nResponding to US President Donald Trump’s threat to cut trade ties with Europe over the proposed alliance with Canada, Carney said, “No one is going to dictate our culture, or with whom we can strike agreements internationally.”
\n\nCarney has been seeking closer ties with Europe as Canada’s trade tensions with the US continue to grow. Earlier this week, he said Canada was looking for a “unique alliance” with the EU, but not…
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