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Canada PM Carney Pitches EU Alliance Despite US Tariff Threats

Canada PM Carney Pitches EU Alliance Despite US Tariff Threats

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THE BRIEF
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney proposed a new alliance with the European Parliament following EU chief Ursula von der Leyen's associate member suggestion.

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Carney dismissed US President Donald Trump's retaliatory tariff threats, stating that no country will dictate Canada's international agreements.

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The discussions precede an upcoming EU-Canada summit in Montreal next month, aiming to bolster cooperation in energy, AI, and critical raw materials.