https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/can-canada-be-the-eu-s-answer-to-unreliable-trade-partnersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/can-canada-be-the-eu-s-answer-to-unreliable-trade-partnershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/can-canada-be-the-eu-s-answer-to-unreliable-trade-partners#u99618Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:11:52 +0000Canada and the European Union are negotiating a sweeping new partnership pact to expand ties beyond the CETA agreement and their 130 billion euro annual trade. The two sides plan to link next-generation payment systems and explore cooperation on LNG sales and new technology. This pivot comes as Canada faces potential EU-style tariffs from the Trump administration and fraying relations with the US. While a new associate member tier is under consideration, it currently lacks a legal definition, and no agreement has been reached on financial services.Why it mattersThe shift toward Europe reflects