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France and Canada have announced plans to strengthen their relations, as Canada seeks to expand its ties with the European Union amid a trade war with the United States, according to Al Jazeera.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, this step is part of Canada's strategy to reduce its dependence on the United States in terms of both trade and security relations. In a broader context, Canada is attempting to strengthen its relationship with Europe to counter economic threats arising from trade tensions with the United States.
