Trump Closes the Door. Carney Opens Another — in Strasbourg

Trade negotiations between Ottawa and Washington have collapsed. As a result, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Thursday, making the case for Canada before the 27 EU member states.

Ottawa has also accused the United States of interfering in Canada’s sovereignty.

The message is clear: if Washington closes the door, Brussels could become an increasingly important partner for Canada.

But how far could this shift go? And what could it mean for Canada’s relationships with the United States and the European Union?