Carney eyes ‘unique alliance’ with EU as Trump trade war strains Canada’s ties with US
“We share the same values, we have the same priorities and we have very complementary strengths,” the Canadian prime minister told reporters in Toronto.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that he is not seeking full EU membership for Canada, but rather a closer alliance with the bloc. Speaking at the Toronto International Film Festival, Carney said that Canada and the EU share the same values, priorities and complementary strengths. He added that they are beginning discussions to forge a "unique alliance" with the EU.
Carney will attend the European Parliament and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech this week, fueling speculation of a potential "associate member" status. Officials have also discussed cooperation on critical minerals, trade, education, cultural exchanges, digital infrastructure and Arctic security.
The move comes amid escalating trade tensions with the U.S., where Trump imposed 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods in August. Canada has retaliated and suspended trade talks with Washington. Despite Brussels' lack of endorsement for Carney's idea, Canada will make its Eurovision debut in 2027 and host an EU summit in Montreal on Oct. 29-30.
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