Carney Says Canada and E.U. 'Are Not Fair Weather Allies' as Trump Threatens Europe Over 'Hostile Act'
"I'm not proposing a third bloc in order to become a 'great power' rival, only with better manners,” Carney quipped, as he seeks to strengthen ties between Canada and the European Union.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed his support for Canada becoming an "associate member" of the European Union (E.U.) at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. Carney delivered his remarks hours after U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed the proposal as "laughable," warning that the E.U. might impose tariffs on Canada if it pursued a closer relationship with the bloc.
Carney emphasized that Canada and the E.U. are "stronger together" and that the two regions share common values and can anchor each other's democratic principles. He stressed the importance of economic integration, which he said is currently being weaponized through tariffs and other coercive measures. Carney also advocated for greater strategic autonomy in areas such as critical minerals, defense industrial capacity, AI, and energy security, arguing that over-reliance on individual nations or companies creates vulnerabilities.
The Canadian leader's passionate advocacy for closer ties with the E.U. followed Trump's threats to impose heavy tariffs on Europe and stop trading with the bloc if it moves forward with plans to strengthen its partnership with Canada.
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