Financial Times reports EU governments are cautious about Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's proposal for a 'unique partnership' to deepen economic ties. Several EU diplomats say the bloc should first implement the existing Canada-EU trade deal (C

2026-09-16

Financial Times reports EU governments are cautious about Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's proposal for a 'unique partnership' to deepen economic ties. Several EU diplomats say the bloc should first implement the existing Canada-EU trade deal (CETA); 10 member states, including France and Italy, have not completed ratification. The EU also worries a closer tie could draw a reaction from US President Trump. Still, Brussels seeks deeper cooperation with Canada on defense supply chains and critical minerals and aims to press for a digital-trade agreement ahead of an end-October summit. Carney will lobby for EU support during his European visit.