Strengthen trade ties with Germany

Canada will strengthen trade ties with Germany in wake of tariffs, prime minister says

From CNN’s Max Saltman

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz “agreed to strengthen the diverse trade relationship” between their two countries after a call Thursday morning, Carney said.

“As we face the crisis caused by President Trump’s tariffs, reliable trade partners are more important than ever,” Carney wrote on social media.

Carney has made a point of turning to other countries as alternative trade and security partners to reduce Canada’s reliance on the United States.

The prime minister — who assumed the role after his predecessor, Justin Trudeau, announced his resignation in January — visited France and the United Kingdom for his first trip abroad, and days later announced a deal with Australia for military radar.