Canada's Carney says middle-power countries shouldn't compete for favor with US (opens original article in a new tab)

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged middle-power countries to avoid competing for US favor, emphasizing Canada's strategic alignment with Europe through economic, defense, and technological partnerships.

• Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized that middle-power countries should not compete for favor with the US.
• Carney highlighted Canada's partnership with the EU, stating their combined population, economy, and defense budget surpass those of the US and China respectively.
• Canada is positioning itself as a key European ally, joining the EU's defense procurement initiative and expanding critical minerals partnerships in Europe.