Canada’s New Prime Minister Strengthens European Ties Amid U.S. Tensions

Tue Mar 18 2025 08:29:20 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Canada’s New Prime Minister Strengthens European Ties Amid U.S. Tensions

Canadian PM Mark Carney seeks support from Europe as Trump’s tariffs loom large on the economy.


In a bold move, Canada’s newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney has embarked on a significant diplomatic mission, emphasizing the country's close ties with European allies while confronting threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has imposed tariffs and made aggressive remarks about Canada’s sovereignty.

On Monday, just three days after his inauguration, Carney visited Paris for talks with President Emmanuel Macron before heading to the UK for meetings with King Charles III and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Carney described Canada as “the most European of non-European countries,” underscoring his intent to foster collaborative efforts with Europe amid rising tensions with the United States.

The Trump administration's imposition of tariffs on Canadian goods has sparked widespread concern in Canada, given its tightly woven economic relationships, particularly through the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). In retaliation, Canada has also enacted tariffs on U.S. products. Trump’s provocative comments regarding Canada's potential annexation and the renegotiation of the borders have further stirred national sentiment against these threats, positioning Carney as a resilient figure uniting Canadians in defiance.

This diplomatic overture not only demonstrates Carney's commitment to protecting Canada's economic interests but also aims to portray Canada as a pivotal ally in maintaining a balanced relationship with the United States, amid the hostile political rhetoric emerging from the White House.

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