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Macron and Carney Push EU-Canada Plan Against U.S. Tariffs

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 10:24 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Saint Pierre and Miquelon for talks with Canadian PM Mark Carney.
They presented the EU-Canada alliance to shield climate-critical sectors from U.S. tariff threats.
Carney said Europe and Canada will cooperate on critical minerals and energy security.
Carney welcomed a proposal for Canada to become an EU associate member citing strong public support.
EU-Canada bilateral trade reached €130.8 billion last year up over 80 % in a decade.

History

Historical Context

In 2016, the European Union and Canada signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), unlocking a tariff-free market for millions of goods. CETA projected €130 billion in bilateral trade by 2020, and the EU reported an 80 percent surge in commerce with Canada over the previous decade. Today, President Emmanuel Macron and Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney invoke CETA’s framework to build an EU-Canada alliance shielding climate-critical minerals from U.S. tariffs. The partnership could cement Canada’s associate status, deepen energy security cooperation, and set a precedent for future transatlantic trade resilience.

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Story summary

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Saint Pierre and Miquelon for talks with Canadian PM Mark Carney.
They presented the EU-Canada alliance to shield climate-critical sectors from U.S. tariff threats.
Carney said Europe and Canada will cooperate on critical minerals and energy security.
Carney welcomed a proposal for Canada to become an EU associate member citing strong public support.
EU-Canada bilateral trade reached €130.8 billion last year up over 80 % in a decade.

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