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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he wants to pursue a 'unique alliance' with the European Union, while ruling out EU membership, as Canada's trade war with the United States intensifies. The remarks reflect Ottawa's efforts to diversify its economic relationships in response to escalating tariff disputes with Washington. Carney has also leveraged his connections in global finance to invite some of the world's biggest investors to Canada, betting that international capital can help cushion the economic impact of the ongoing trade dispute with the US.