The European Union has invited Canada to work toward becoming its first “associate member,” proposing a new form of political, economic and security cooperation as Ottawa and Brussels confront a more difficult relationship with the United States under President Donald Trump.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to raise U.S. tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks and automotive parts to 50% from 25% beginning Jan. 1, 2027, escalating a trade confrontation with Ottawa after trade talks failed.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will lead a minority Liberal government after a historic federal election that reshaped the country’s political landscape
Mark Carney, a former central banker and economic crisis manager, was sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister on Friday, taking over the leadership from Justin Trudeau, who resigned after nearly a decade in office.
Mark Carney, the former governor of two central banks, is set to become the next prime minister of Canada after winning a resounding victory in the Liberal Party leadership election.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to immediately implement collective-defense commitments under the Mecca Defense Alliance on Oct. 5, including measures to provide and rapidly deploy agreed military forces and capabilities to Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom faces escalating security threats.
