The EU and Canada strengthen their cooperation in the face of the unpredictable Trump
Brussels – The European Union on Monday concluded a cooperation agreement with Canada in the fields of defense and trade, described as the “beginning of a new chapter in a long-standing friendship” by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney explained that he is working to strengthen Canada’s cooperation with its “most reliable allies, those who share our values,” without mentioning the recent tensions with Trump’s America.
This agreement aims in particular to more closely associate the Canadian defense industry with Europe’s efforts to reorganize its industrial base.
In the long term, it could allow Ottawa to participate in joint purchases under a €150 billion loan program recently approved by the EU to stimulate the rearmament of the Twenty-Seven.
It also paves the way for Canadian companies to participate in this program, although this will require the signing of a separate agreement. (June 23, 2025)
