Carney Pulls Canada Closer to Europe as Both Struggle With Trump
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Canada and the European Union are strengthening their relationship in response to uncertainties caused by the U.S. under President Trump, aiming to reduce dependence on the United States.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was the first non-European leader invited to the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, highlighting Canada's growing alignment with European priorities.
- Carney criticized the use of economic integration as a tool by dominant powers, implicitly referencing the U.S., and called for middle powers like Canada and Europe to collaborate on creating a new global order.
- He expressed the belief that the future international order will be rebuilt from Europe, emphasizing the importance of transatlantic partnerships beyond reliance on the U.S.
