Australia says it could follow Canada in forging deeper ties with EU

Australia has signaled it could follow Canada's approach to forging deeper ties with the EU, with Trade Minister Don Farrell expressing interest in Canada's pursuit of a "unique alliance" with the bloc rather than full membership. Canada and the EU are discussing allowing goods, services, and workers in key sectors like AI, energy, and defense to move freely, along with shared infrastructure projects. Australia, which already signed a free trade agreement with the EU in March, is exploring options to diversify its trade partnerships amid escalating US trade tensions.