Carney hosts EU leaders as Trump pushes Canada toward Europe
Prime Minister Mark Carney called Canada "the most European of non-European countries" early in U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war. Now, he's hosting European leaders to pursue an unprecedented alliance, but the proposed EU "associate member" designation faces resistance even as the EU's top official champions it.
TL;DR
- Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting European leaders.
- The goal is to pursue an unprecedented alliance between Canada and the EU.
- This comes after Carney's earlier remarks about Canada's European ties.
- A proposed EU "associate member" designation for Canada faces resistance.
- The EU's top official is championing the proposed designation.