Carney Says Canada Will Decide Its Own Partnerships After Trump Calls EU Proposal “Laughable”

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has defended closer ties with the European Union, saying Canada will decide independently which partnerships serve its interests. His comments followed President Donald Trump’s dismissal of the EU’s associate-membership proposal as “laughable.” Carney argued that stronger European links could make Canada a more effective partner for the United States, not undermine North American relations. The exchange highlights Ottawa’s effort to diversify trade and diplomatic ties while responding to growing pressure from Washington on multiple fronts