GoKawiilAustralia signals interest in following Canada toward closer EU ties
Australian trade minister Don Farrell said Canberra is watching Canada's push for a deeper relationship with the EU, after PM Mark Carney described seeking a 'unique alliance' rather than full EU membership. Farrell did not specify what form closer Australia-EU ties might take, but said Australia is 'on the same page' as Canada on the issue.
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Both nations are hedging against reliance on the US amid tariff disputes, using EU outreach as a diversification strategy even while maintaining security and trade ties with Washington. If Canada secures preferential access for goods, services and workers in sectors like AI, it could become a template other US allies follow to reduce trade dependence on America.
- Australia says it's watching Canada's EU outreach closely
- Carney clarified Canada seeks a 'unique alliance,' not EU membership
- Move reflects broader trend of US allies diversifying trade ties
Source: independent.co.uk, 2026-09-16
Published there as: “Australia says it could follow Canada in forging deeper ties with EU”
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