Canada's Carney heads to Europe in search of 'more loyal partners' as Trump targets his country
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with France's President Macron during his first official overseas trip as U.S. President Trump attacks his economy.
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday during his first official overseas trip, seeking support from one of Ottawa’s oldest allies as U.S. President Donald Trump attacks Canada’s sovereignty and economy.
Macron and Carney did not take journalists’ questions ahead of the talks, a sign the French president might not want to upset Trump.
Macron did not address Trump’s attacks on Canada but noted that tariffs only bring inflation.
“In the current international context, we want to be able to develop our most strategic projects with our closest, more loyal partners,” Macron said, adding that “we are stronger together, better able to ensure the respect of our interests, the full exercise of our sovereignty.”
Carney was sworn in on Friday. He will next visit Britain, where he will meet with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles III, the head of state in Canada. Starmer is also not expected to hold a joint news conference.
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