# Carney’s new love-in with the EU has everything to do with Trump

https://mins.news/en/item/61643

- BBC News, 2026-09-16 11:08 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck0e3rnxev27o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting Strasbourg to pursue a “unique alliance” with the EU. Ursula von der Leyen says she wants to open the door to Canada becoming an associate member, with closer cooperation in areas including manufacturing and energy. The push is being driven by Trump’s escalating tariff dispute with Ottawa and Canada’s desire to reduce reliance on Washington.

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