Canada seeks closer ties with EU amid US trade tensions
Canada is accelerating efforts to deepen economic and strategic ties with Europe as trade tensions with the United States rise, with Prime Minister Mark Carney holding talks with leaders in France, Germany and Italy. Officials are examining an "associate membership" that could give closer access to the EU's $21 trillion market in areas such as energy, AI, critical minerals and defense, and discussions have broadened across G7 channels into 11 cooperation areas. European governments remain cautious over potential strain with Washington, while Canada seeks infrastructure links for gas and finalized a planned $25 billion submarine purchase from Germany.
Canada is exploring associate EU access to diversify from US dependence
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Tensions with the United States have increased recently. Canada has met European leaders and stepped up talks to find alternatives. Officials may pursue closer EU links and discuss trade, energy, and defense cooperation next.
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