Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pressing 10 European Union countries to ratify the Canada-EU trade agreement, arguing that closer economic ties could strengthen both sides as Canada’s relationship with the United States deteriorates. The countries that have not completed ratification are Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Poland and Slovenia. Carney made the appeal in an interview with the Financial Times, calling the agreement a “positive initiative” that could make Canada and Europe “more sovereign, more resilient, more independent” and more prosperous. The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, known as CETA, has been provisionally applied since 2017. It has reduced or eliminated many tariffs between Canada and the EU, but full implementation requires approval from every member country. Concerns about the effect of Canadian agricultural imports on European farmers have delayed ratification in the 10 remaining countries. Carney said the agreement is already functioning in practice but that completing ratification would allow Canada and the EU to build deeper economic ties. He urged the outstanding governments to use the current period of uncertainty to move forward. Ottawa’s European outreach extends beyond trade. Canadian and EU officials are also working on cooperation involving critical minerals, education, digital infrastructure and Arctic security. A meeting in Montreal next month is expected to advance those discussions. The diplomatic shift comes after trade negotiations between Canada and Washington broke down and the United States imposed additional tariffs of 50 percent on some Canadian goods in August, including cars, alcohol and dairy products. The measures have increased pressure on Canada to diversify its trading relationships and reduce its dependence on the U.S. market. Carney is scheduled to address the European Parliament on Thursday, where he is expected to present Canada as a dependable partner for Europe. For the EU, stronger ties with Canada could support efforts to secure supply chains and develop alternatives to reliance on major powers during a period of rising trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty.