Prime Minister Mark Carney told European lawmakers that an alliance would help to secure sovereignty and independence for his country. The moves come amid a historic low for U.S. ties with Canada.
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Carney Calls for E.U.-Canada Pact Amid ‘Ferocious Storm’
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E.U.-Canada Ambitions Face Reality Check as Trump Bristles
The New York Times – On the Runway:The bloc’s offer of “associate member” status to Ottawa shows how U.S. allies are pulling closer together. But their plans face significant obstacles.
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Airport chaos, delays as E.U. debuts biometric border system
The New York Times – Travel:The biometric system for non-E.U. citizens is causing long delays and short tempers at airports. Officials say the rocky rollout will get better and will improve security.
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How Energy Prices Are Driving Demand for Solar Panels and Heat Pumps
The New York Times – Business:Already having faced an energy crisis five years ago, more European consumers believe they are “one Trump-ignited war away” from crushing costs.
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E.U. Pushes Ahead With South American Trade Deal Despite Legal Challenge
The New York Times – Business:The provisional application of the agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay is intended to diversify Europe’s trading relationships.
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European Union Agrees to Landmark Free-Trade Deal With South America
The agreement with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries.
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Why Europe and the United States Are Still Haggling on Trade
While the two sides reached a broad agreement months ago, American officials will visit Brussels this week to discuss the details. Europe has a wish list, but so does the United States.
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E.U. Did Not Retain Texts Sought by Journalists on Covid Vaccine Deal
The European Union acknowledged for the first time that a top official reviewed the messages, but said it had no duty to keep them, despite intense interest.
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Europe Made Major Trade Concessions to Trump. How Did That Happen?
Some European politicians are dismayed that the European Union did not drive a harder bargain, but facing the threat of a damaging trade war, officials say they had little choice.