# 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.
- Title: Canada's PM calls EU 'fair-weather allies' as Trump threatens…
- Summary: 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…
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- Published: 2026-09-17T10:04:43+00:00
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- Topics: mark carney, canada, eu, associate membership, trump, tariffs, trade, european parliament, news, entertainment
## 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
## Key takeaway

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'.