Carney eyes 'unique alliance' with EU as trade war with US intensifies
While Carney has ruled out EU membership, the Canadian leader says he wants to pursue a "unique alliance" with Brussels.
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"What we are looking - and will begin discussions for - [is] a unique alliance with the European Union."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"We share the same values. We have the same priorities, and we have very complementary strengths."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"We're stronger together. And this is at a time when the world's more dangerous and divided, and friends need to stick together at these times."
— Mark Carney , Politician
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While Carney has ruled out EU membership, the Canadian leader says he wants to pursue a "unique alliance" with Brussels.
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