Carney Visits France, UK to Strengthen Alliances Amid Trump Tensions

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on his first official foreign trip, visiting Paris and London to strengthen alliances amid rising tensions with the Trump administration. In Paris, Carney will meet with President Emmanuel Macron, while in London he will discuss trade and security with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles III. The trip emphasizes Canada's historical ties with France and the UK, highlighting its distinct identity from the U.S. amid ongoing trade conflicts, including Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods. Carney has stated that Canada will never become part of the United States and aims to reaffirm Canadian sovereignty, particularly regarding Arctic security. Following his European engagements, he plans to return to Ottawa and call for a federal election within days.