At least a third of EU countries support a German-led plan to allow the U.K. and Canada to take part in a scheme for common purchases of weapons. EU ambassadors on Thursday discussed a

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz. Prime Minister Carney and Chancellor Scholz highlighted the successes of Hannover Messe, the world’s leading trade show for industrial technology, for which Canada is the Partner Country for 2025.

Outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed solidarity with Canada to fend off President Donald Trump, who introduced tariffs against the northern neighbor and has repeatedly said it should become part of the US.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed strong support for Canada in the country's stand-off with the administration of US President Donald Trump over tariffs. "We stand by your side," Scholz said in English at the opening ceremony of the Hannover Messe,

Canada is part of a handful of countries warning travellers to the U.S. to follow the American government's rules when it comes to entering the country.

President Trump’s announcement of 25 percent tariffs on cars and parts sent shock waves through the global auto industry. Canada said it would respond with tariffs of its own.

Europe wants to cooperate with the United States but the EU is ready to respond as one if Washington leaves it no choice by imposing tariffs on steel and aluminium, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday.

The new levies on cars and light trucks will take effect on April 3, the day after Trump plans to announce reciprocal tariffs aimed at the countries responsible for the bulk of the U.S. trade deficit.

Trump’s trade actions, along with suggestions that Canada become the 51st state, have strained ties between the North American neighbours. Trump has announced a 25 per cent tariff on imported automobiles and auto parts, called a “direct attack” by Liberal Leader Mark Carney.