Canada's Carney urges middle powers to counter Trump in EU address
· World · NBC News, CBS News, The Hindu
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for an alliance of middle powers to counter U.S. President Donald Trump's threats during a speech before the European Parliament in Strasbourg. He emphasized resilience over dominance, stating the goal is to ensure no one can dictate choices or undermine democracies and sovereignty. The speech drew a near-unanimous standing ovation from lawmakers representing the EU's 27 member countries. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU's first associate member to boost cooperation on defense, energy, critical minerals, AI and technology. Carney clarified Canada is not seeking full EU membership but values the substance of closer ties.
Why it matters
The deepening Canada-EU partnership signals a coordinated response by traditional U.S. allies to Trump's trade wars and territorial threats, potentially reshaping transatlantic alliances. It offers Canada enhanced access to the EU single market and strengthens collective resilience against external pressure on sovereignty and markets.
Read the original report — NBC News
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