LONDON: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday (Mar 17) warned his nation should cut back its reliance on america and would flip in the direction of its “dependable” European allies as a substitute on his first journey overseas.
Carney’s transatlantic go to to British chief Keir Starmer and France’s Emmanuel Macron got here after US President Donald Trump recommended his nation may develop into a part of america and threatened its financial system.
After succeeding Justin Trudeau final week, Carney conspicuously selected key European powers France and the UK, slightly than america, for the visits.
Following talks with UK Prime Minister Starmer in London, Carney advised journalists his nation “should diversify” its commerce and safety ties.
“What is evident is that our commerce and our safety relations are too reliant on america. We should diversify,” the previous Financial institution of England governor stated.
“That is one of many causes for which my first go to is to Paris and London.”
Underlining their “shared values” and “shared king”, Starmer thanked Carney for his “strategy to Ukraine”, two days after the Canadian chief took half in a video convention on shoring up assist for Kyiv hosted by his UK counterpart.
Britain’s King Charles, who can be head of state in Canada, earlier welcomed Carney for talks at Buckingham Palace.
Carney had travelled to the British capital after assembly France’s President Macron on the Elysee Palace in Paris.
Describing Canada because the “most European of non-European international locations”, Carney stated his nation wanted to spice up ties with European allies like France whereas attempting to retain optimistic relations with Washington.
