- Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne has called on Britain, Canada and the EU to build closer economic partnerships.
- The proposal follows European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggesting Canada become an associate member of the EU.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he supported deeper cooperation with European allies while committing to double non-US trade over the next decade.
- Strained relations and tariff threats under US President Donald Trump have prompted Canada to diversify its global economic alliances.
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to meet US President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly in New York.
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