<h1>Canadian Prime Minister Strengthens Ties with France Amid US Tensions; Discusses Trade, Military, and Ukraine Situation.</h1> The Canadian Prime Minister met with the French President in Paris to strengthen ties amid tensions with the US President, who has imposed tariffs on Canadian goods and suggested annexation. This visit marks the Prime Minister's first official foreign trip, emphasizing Canada's historic connections with France and the UK. The leaders discussed trade, military hardware, and the situation in Ukraine. The Canadian Prime Minister plans to visit London next but has no immediate plans to meet with the US President. An election is expected soon, with the Canadian government reviewing its military purchases in response to the US trade policies.