Canadian, UK PMs Hold Talks on Trade, Defense Cooperation
According to a statement from Carney’s office, he expressed gratitude for Starmer’s condolences following last week’s fatal school shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
The discussion focused on expanding economic and security partnerships, including closer cooperation on trade. The leaders highlighted progress in areas such as digital trade, critical minerals, and sovereign AI infrastructure, facilitated through the Canada-UK Economic and Trade Working Group.
They also addressed ongoing negotiations between the European Union and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
In addition, Carney emphasized the potential of the Defense, Security and Resilience Bank to mobilize private capital for defense and security firms across the supply chain, creating opportunities for businesses and workers. “The prime ministers agreed to task their teams to work together to advance this objective and ensure alignment of Canadian and UK efforts,” the statement said.
Carney and Starmer also committed to staying in close contact as Canada seeks to strengthen global ties amid ongoing tensions with the United States, which have persisted since Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian goods and later paused trade talks over an anti-tariff advertisement broadcast in the US.
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