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Canada's PM calls EU 'fair-weather allies' as Trump threatens tariffs
Canada's PM Mark Carney vows EU partnership despite Trump's threats of tariffs.
In brief
Canada's PM Mark Carney vows EU partnership despite Trump's threats of tariffs. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed Canada's commitment to EU integration while dismissing Trump's threats of tariffs, calling the two regions 'stronger together' and not 'fair-weather allies'. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Canada's PM
Mark Carney addresses European parliament in Strasbourg.
Trump threatens tariffs
Trump says Canada joining EU would be 'hostile' and impose heavy tariffs.
“hostile act”
EU associate membership
EU proposes Canada as first 'associate member' for deeper integration.
“associate member”
Carney's response
Carney laughs at heckler shouting 'USA! USA!'
“usa usa”
Carney's stance
Carney calls Canada and EU 'stronger together' not 'fair-weather allies'.
“not fair-weather allies”
Carney's goals
Carney wants deeper trade, defense, AI, and energy ties with EU.
“deeper trade defense ai and energy ties”
Trump's criticism
Trump calls Canada's EU move 'laughable' and a 'terrible trade partner'.
“laughable”
Carney's security
Carney says Canada won't let any country control its markets.
“nobody will tell us what language we speak”
Trade dependence
Canada sends 70% of exports to US, risking Trump tariffs.
“70 percent”
EU's approach
EU accepts 15% tariffs on US exports to avoid retaliation.
“15 percent”
Carney's warning
Carney warns countries negotiating alone with dominant powers face weakness.
“negotiate from weakness”
Carney's resilience
Carney aims to build Canada's economic independence from US.
“no country can control its markets”
EU defense ties
Canada joins EU's €150billion SAFE defense program.
“one hundred fifty billion euros safe defense procurement program”
Trump's reaction
Trump rebukes Carney after speech, threatening further tariffs.
“further strain the relationship”
Future talks
Canada and EU to discuss new relationship at Montreal summit.
“montreal summit”
Carney's sovereignty
Carney rejects US demands to protect Canadian sovereignty.
“threat to canadas sovereignty”
The essence
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed Canada's commitment to EU integration while dismissing Trump's threats of tariffs, calling the two regions 'stronger together' and not 'fair-weather allies'.
