Mark Carney says "anchor our ground to hold our values" as Canada seeks EU partnership

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Thursday that Canada wants a formal association with the EU that stops short of full membership, presenting the idea as a new partnership rather than a competing power bloc. He said the two sides have common principles and should cooperate on self-rule, stability, and easier movement for jobs, schooling, athletics and academic programs. U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed the idea and criticized Canada’s trade record, warning he could impose steep tariffs or halt some trade with Europe if he sees the effort as adversarial. Carney and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen say the sides will explore cooperation on economic, technological and Arctic matters. The discussion is unfolding as Canada and the U.S. have exchanged tariffs.