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Starmer's Historic Canada Visit Strengthens UK Trade Ties

6/15/2025

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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer made a historic visit to Canada, the first by a British leader in eight years, to bolster trade ties and diplomatic relations ahead of the G7 summit. He reaffirmed Canada’s sovereignty in response to US President Trump's controversial remarks, as the UK-Canada trade partnership, worth £28 billion, seeks a post-Brexit agreement.

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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer made a historic visit to Canada, the first by a British leader in eight years, to bolster trade ties and diplomatic relations ahead of the G7 summit. He reaffirmed Canada’s sovereignty in response to US President Trump's controversial remarks, as the UK-Canada trade partnership, worth £28 billion, seeks a post-Brexit agreement.