Carney visits Europe to seek closer ties amid worsening trade war with Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark ​Carney will travel to Strasbourg on Wednesday, becoming the first foreign head of government to attend the European Commission president’s State ‌of the Union address, as he seeks new partnerships amid repeated threats by US President Donald Trump against Canada's sovereignty.

Carney will speak to the European Union Parliament on Thursday, laying out his vision for "a unique alliance" between Canada and Europe.

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