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Carney Visits France, UK in First International Visits as Canadian PM
Above: King Charles III holds an audience with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney at Buckingham Palace, in central London, on March 17, 2025. Image copyright: Aaron Chown/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
Carney antagonizes America at his own peril. While the new Canadian Prime Minister may show symbolic defiance by prioritizing a trip to Europe, it is worth remembering who truly holds the keys to the country's economic prosperity. Carney or Trudeau, it simply doesn't matter — sooner or later Canada must accept its reality and finally observe an America-first agenda.
Anti-Trump narrative
Carney’s decision to visit Europe first is a strategic move that strengthens Canada’s global standing. By reinforcing ties with key European allies, Carney is positioning Canada as a bridge between continents, essential in an era of shifting geopolitics. By standing up to Trump's brazen bullying, Canada signals a commitment to the shared values of liberal democracy.