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international-relations7 days ago•3 min saved

EU and Canada Draft Sweeping 'Associate Member' Pact to Counter US Trade Leverage

The EU and Canada are preparing to announce a historic 'associate member' partnership at a late-October summit in Montreal, moving beyond the existing CETA trade deal. The draft agreement, leaked to Politico, covers critical minerals, defense, AI, and wildfire response, aiming to reduce mutual dependence on the US and China. However, the move has triggered threats from Washington to impose EU-style tariffs on Canada, while legal experts debate whether such a shift violates existing US-Canada trade agreements.

via Euronews.com|

#ceta #eu-canada-summit #international-relations

world24 days ago•6 min saved

EU cools Carney’s push for a Canada-EU ‘unique alliance’

EU capitals have rebuffed Canada’s bid for a “unique alliance” and a broader “middle powers” coalition, preferring to deepen ties via existing deals like Ceta and closer cooperation on arms and minerals rather than offering Ottawa preferential access; concerns about US reactions, ratification hurdles in France and Italy, and regulatory frictions (eg, hormone-treated beef) limit progress, even as talks toward a digital trade pact continue ahead of a Montreal summit.

via Financial Times|

#canada #ceta #european-union

world25 days ago•5 min saved

EU seeks closer Canada ties on minerals, trade and Arctic security

EU officials are building a broad package to pull Canada closer into Europe’s economic and security orbit, spanning critical minerals, Erasmus+ education, digital trade, skilled workers, and Arctic security, in a bid to deepen ties ahead of an October summit. Ottawa seeks options short of full EU membership, including closer market access, easier mobility of workers, and joint defense and Arctic initiatives, while aiming to push ratification of CETA and leverage EU programs like SAFE for defense and green investments.

via politico.eu|

#arctic #ceta #critical-minerals

world3 months ago•6 min saved

Ireland Walks a Fine Line Between Canada and Trump During Carney Visit

During his first official visit to Ireland, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney aims to bolster Canada–Ireland ties while Dublin keeps a pro-Canada stance and avoids criticizing Donald Trump, reflecting Ireland’s realpolitik and deep economic links to U.S. multinationals. Dublin plans to push forward on ratifying the Canada–EU trade deal (CETA) during the visit, while Carney traces family roots in Mayo and attends a state dinner in Dublin Castle; Irish hosts also plan a warm reception for Trump later this year. The piece underscores Ireland’s balancing act between backing Canada and maintaining Washington’s goodwill.

via politico.eu|

#canada #ceta #diplomacy

business4 months ago•5 min saved

Dell secures $9.7B Pentagon software deal amid Trump endorsement

Dell Technologies won a five-year, $9.7 billion Pentagon contract (Core Enterprise Technology Agreement) to supply and manage Microsoft software across the U.S. military, intelligence agencies and Coast Guard, a competitive award announced weeks after Donald Trump praised the company at the White House. The deal is expected to save about $422 million annually by consolidating budgets, Dell shares rose on the news, and the arrangement comes amid heightened scrutiny of tech spending linked to Trump-era endorsements and Dell’s publicly disclosed holdings.

via Euronews.com|

#business #ceta #dell-technologies

international-trade2 years ago•1 min saved

"French Senate Rejects EU-Canada Free Trade Deal Over Farmer Concerns"

France's Senate rejected the EU-Canada free-trade agreement, CETA, in a rare alliance between left and right-wing opponents of President Macron, despite the government's support for the deal. The rejection, while a setback for the government, does not nullify the agreement unless officially notified to the EU. The government may consider taking the treaty back to the National Assembly for a fresh debate and vote, as 17 EU members have ratified the deal and 10 are still in the process.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#canada #ceta #eu