Carney Departs for Europe on Maiden Foreign Trip as PM

Mark Carney, the new Prime Minister of Canada, is currently in Paris and London to forge alliances in light of the recent criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump. During his visit to Paris, Carney is scheduled to hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to explore trade diversification and address the challenges posed by Trump's tariffs. Carney stressed Canada's commitment to maintaining its independence from the United States. Political science professor Daniel Béland emphasized the importance of Canada diversifying its trade relationships amidst the ongoing trade disputes with the United States.