Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of the European Council, António Costa, ahead of the European Council’s Informal European Union (EU) leaders’ retreat on February 3, 2025.
The Prime Minister and the President highlighted the partnership between Canada and the European Union, underpinned by deep people-to-people ties and a strong trade and investment relationship. The Prime Minister discussed the imposition of U.S. tariffs and Canada’s response. The leaders underscored the importance of continued co-operation to promote security and economic prosperity for people on both sides of the Atlantic.
Prime Minister Trudeau and President Costa agreed to remain in close contact.