Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, 60 years old, has embarked on his first international trip since taking office at a tense moment in relations between Canada and the United States. During his visit to Europe, Carney met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, where he emphasized the importance of strengthening trade and security ties between Canada and democratic European nations.
Amid escalating trade and political tensions with the United States, Carney expressed the need for Canada to reduce its dependence on its southern neighbor and seek greater cooperation with its European allies. The French president shared these views, advocating for fair trade that respects international standards and benefits the prosperity of all involved countries.
On the other hand, Carney is scheduled to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London before returning to Canada. During his stop in the northernmost part of the country, Carney intends to highlight the importance of protecting Canadian Arctic territory.
Regarding relations with the United States, Carney affirmed that Canada remains "decidedly North American" and will seek to maintain positive relations with its southern neighbor. Despite tariff threats from President Donald Trump, Carney has opted for a diplomatic presentation in Europe before considering calling elections in Canada in the coming days.
