Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump
The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.
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"Wouldn't it be lovely if Canada was the 28th state of the European Union rather than the 51st state of the United States?"
— Alexander Stubb , Politician
"Canada was seeking a 'unique alliance' with the EU."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"I wanted to work 'on opening the door' for Canada to be the EU's 'associate member'."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
Key People
Alexander Stubb is a Finnish politician and former Prime Minister of Finland.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
Ursula von der Leyen is the president of the European Commission.
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The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.
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