AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCanada-EU Pivot Under Fire: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen floated making Canada the bloc’s first “associate member,” pitching an “Alliance for the Future” spanning energy, defence, critical minerals and AI—just as Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to the European Parliament. Trump Tariff Threat: U.S. President Donald Trump called the idea “laughable,” warning it could be a “hostile act” that triggers “very serious tariffs” or trade cutoffs with Europe. Visa-Free Talks: Carney also put visa-free travel on the table in Canada-EU discussions, while Ottawa insists it’s not seeking full EU membership. Energy Security Angle: India and the U.S. agreed to deepen energy security cooperation, and Canada-EU talks are framed as diversification away from U.S. pressure. Gas Royalties Pressure: In B.C., Indigenous leaders and critics say more time is needed to get the new oil and gas royalty regime right before implementation. LNG Price Shock: Thailand is accelerating LNG sourcing from North America as crude tops $100 and spot LNG nearly doubles.
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