Trump says the US doesn’t need Canada. But it’s the source of key minerals for the military | Vince Beiser
Trump himself has acknowledged the US need for Canadian aluminum – and has largely exempted metals from new tariffs As trade talks with Canada shambled toward collapse in late August, Donald Trump brayed on Truth Social: “WE DON’T NEED CANADA, THEY NEED US!” But in fact, Canada, like China, has something the US needs badly: critical metals that undergird modern military technology. Canada is the…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a new alliance between Canada and the European Union, rejecting US President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs. Speaking at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Carney emphasized that Canada and Europe are stronger together, and that Canada will not let any government dictate whom it can partner with.
This comes after von der Leyen's proposal for Canada to become the EU's first 'associate member', which could cover trade, defense, technology, energy, critical minerals, and the Arctic. Carney described the relationship as a beacon for other democracies and a response to an unstable international order. However, Trump has dismissed the idea as 'laughable' and warned that the US could impose serious tariffs if it viewed the arrangement as hostile.
The Canadian leader stressed that the EU-Canada partnership is intended to be positive and not aimed at any specific country, including the US.
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