Canada’s Carney heads to Ireland, where keeping Trump happy comes first - politico.eu
AI Briefing
- • Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's predecessor, Jim Carney, heads to Ireland for meetings with EU leaders.
- • Carney seeks to keep Donald Trump happy during his visit, with keeping the US on board in Europe key.
- • Carney announces new intelligence pact with France ahead of G7 summit in French Alps.
Context
Canada's Carney is heading to Ireland. He has announced an agreement with France to share sensitive defence and AI information. Carney will also visit Paris before going to Ireland, ahead of the G7 summit in the French Alps.
Keeping Trump happy is a priority in Ireland. Canada needs closer ties with Europe, according to Macron, to counter power politics. Carney's visits and agreements are taking place before the G7 summit.
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