Macron and Carney vow closer France-Canada ties amid strained US relations
Macron welcomed Canadian PM Mark Carney to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon for talks aimed at deepening economic and security ties, as Canada seeks closer relations with France and Europe amid tensions with the US.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized the strengthening of bilateral ties between France and Canada during a joint summit in Saint Pierre and Miquelon. The meeting comes amid strained relations with the United States, particularly due to former President Donald Trump's tariffs, economic demands, and threats to annex Greenland.
Macron and Carney pledged to deepen cooperation in key sectors like fisheries, regional security, and energy infrastructure, as well as exploring a four-way collaborative framework for artificial intelligence. Macron highlighted Canada's potential in providing critical minerals and natural gas to Europe, while Carney proposed a framework involving France, Canada, the US, and China to oversee AI development and governance.
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