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Even before he assumes the presidency, Trump has sent the Canadian government into paroxysms with trade threats

One person, at least, was clearly delighted by the political upheaval triggered in Canada by this week’s sudden resignation of the country’s deputy prime minister.

Chrystia Freeland, who stood down on Monday, had clashed with Justin Trudeau over the appropriate response to stiff tariffs threatened by Donald Trump – and the US president-elect was relishing the drama.

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22.12.24 11:43

by theguardian.com

Rachel Reeves’ push to improve EU ties remains boxed in by red lines

Chancellor’s visit to EU meeting looks for smoother trade to improve growth but youth mobility scheme remains sticking point

Rachel Reeves is seeking a “deeper, more mature relationship” between Britain and the EU: this was her central message to the bloc’s finance ministers in Brussels a fortnight ago.

In her brief speech to the meeting of her European counterparts – the first a UK chancellor had attended since Brexit – Reeves mentioned the UK’s “relationship” with the EU, nine times.

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