Mark Carney Prioritizes Europe Over U.S. in First Diplomatic Moves as Canada's Prime Minister

Carney's inaugural foreign visits to France and the UK emphasize alliances with 'reliable partners' and signal a shift away from traditional U.S.-focused diplomacy.

• Mark Carney, Canada's interim Prime Minister, visited France and the UK as his first foreign destinations, bypassing the U.S., a break from tradition.
• Carney emphasized the importance of strengthening ties with European allies like France and the UK to address global instability and economic opportunities.
• He reaffirmed Canada's sovereignty, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump's rhetoric about Canada becoming a U.S. state and criticizing U.S. trade tariffs.
• Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted their shared commitment to supporting Ukraine and maintaining European security.
• The Prime Minister plans to visit the Canadian Arctic to assert sovereignty in the region before announcing national elections expected later this week.

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