Carney visits Macron and Starmer as he seeks alliances amid Trump trade war
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Canadian PM stresses importance of ‘reliable allies’ in Paris before travelling to London where he was received by king

Summary

Canadian PM Mark Carney made his first overseas trip to France and the UK, seeking stronger alliances amid Trump’s trade war.

Without naming Trump, Carney and French President Macron presented a united front against economic threats. Carney emphasized the importance of “reliable allies” and stated Canada would “never be part of the United States.”

The trip is seen as a direct response to Trump’s 25% tariffs and comments about making Canada the 51st state. Carney plans to call an election soon, with his Liberal party potentially benefiting from the anti-Trump sentiment among Canadians.

  • IrateAnteaterEnglish
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    1 day ago

    It’s like Canada has switched from embracing our polite and slightly passive aggressive British side, to embracing our “fuck the consequences and fuck you” not-so-polite French side.

    I’m here for it. I think we should start doing all official communication with the US in French. After all, it is one of our official languages, and I’m feeling awfully petty.