Republican senator warns Carney against deepening EU ties
Canada-EU trade ties face new U.S. pressure as Collins warns of tariff fallout See how Congress, Trump and Carney could shape the next move on tariffs
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney not to strengthen Canada’s economic and political relationship with the European Union while trade tensions with Washington continue.
Collins said Canada’s move toward Europe could make it harder for Ottawa and the Trump administration to reach a deal on tariffs and trade. Her comments followed a speech in Strasbourg by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who said the EU is open to exploring a new form of partnership with Canada.
The article also notes that some Republicans and Democrats in Congress are uneasy about Trump’s trade approach to Canada. Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana said he opposes a trade war with Canada, while Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware said Democrats could try to rebuild ties if they win control of Congress in the midterms.