Carney to Address European Parliament Amid Escalating US-Canada Trade Tensions

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament next month in a high-profile visit that underscores Canada's push to deepen ties with Europe. This move comes as a sharp break from US President Donald Trump, whose trade war has escalated tensions between the two countries.

The visit will coincide with the European Union's annual State of the Union address on September 16, where European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver her speech. Carney is scheduled to attend as a guest of honor before addressing lawmakers the following day.

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has described the visit as an 'opportunity to deepen EU-Canada ties and strengthen our bond'. This visit marks a significant step in Canada's strategy to reduce its dependence on the United States. The country has been making efforts to strengthen its ties with Europe, including a security and defence pact and participation in the EU's Security Action for Europe initiative.

Carney's goal is to double Canada's non-US exports over the next decade as he seeks to reduce the country's economic dependence on the United States. The former governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England has long-standing ties to Europe, which will likely play a significant role in his visit.