Canada’s Risky Betrayal of Trump With EU Gas Deal Could Cost Them Everything

In an era of rising global tensions and economic uncertainty, a recent move by Canada has ignited a firestorm of debate, prompting questions about the future of its most crucial alliance. The government of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has been actively pursuing new trade agreements with the European Union (EU) and Mexico in a bid to diversify its trade portfolio. Yet, this strategic pivot is being fiercely criticized by some analysts as a direct “betrayal” of Donald Trump, who has been relentlessly pushing his “America First” agenda to protect American industries and jobs through tariffs. Is this a shrewd diplomatic play, or a dangerous gamble that could leave Canada isolated and exposed?

The Secret Negotiations and “Backroom” Deals

According to recent reports, the Canadian government is holding internal consultations with its provinces, territories, industries, and workers in preparation for a formal review of the North American trade pact next year. These talks are happening as Canada is simultaneously securing agreements with trading partners outside the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney recently announced a new economic and security agreement with Mexico. However, the most controversial move has been his finance minister’s trip to Denmark, where he held discussions with EU officials regarding a “gas and security deal.”

The Canadian government wants its citizens to believe it’s playing a clever diplomatic game. They are publicizing their consultations with various sectors, painting a picture of a government that values input from its people. However, many critics argue that these are little more than theatrical gestures. They claim Carney is “sprinting” to Europe and Mexico, cutting deals that not only weaken North America but also undermine Trump’s efforts to rebalance trade relationships. Ultimately, they believe these deals will stick Canadian taxpayers with the bill.

Mark Camililleri, the president of the Canada-EU Trade and Investment Association, views the finance minister’s visit as one of a series of high-level visits by Canadian leaders to Europe over the past few months. He praises the current government for taking a proactive role in diversifying trade, especially with Europe, which he calls one of Canada’s top trading partners. He notes that the existing trade agreement with the EU, now in its eighth year, has already seen impressive growth: a 73% increase in services and a 65% rise in goods.

Desperation or a Grand Strategy?

Despite the seemingly positive trade numbers, a growing number of observers are questioning the real motives behind Canada’s recent actions. They suggest that while Trump is fighting to protect American jobs and industries, Carney is cutting “backroom” deals with Europe and Mexico, selling out Canadian workers in the process. The so-called gas and security deal with the EU is not a sign of strength, they argue, but of desperation and weakness. “I just wish Carney would do something different, because yet again from this decision Carney is being blindsided by Trump,” one commentator noted.

Critics contend that instead of negotiating fairly with America, Canada is frantically scrambling to cobble together side deals that erode the very backbone of the North American trading system. While Trump is busy protecting American steel, autos, and jobs, Carney is sitting in Denmark, flattering European bureaucrats. His finance minister gushes about “strategic engagement” in energy, minerals, and digital trade. However, skeptics caution that Canada is attempting to play the role of a global power when, in reality, it isn’t. They claim Canada is nothing more than a minor supplier latching onto Europe’s energy crisis.

The obvious question, then, is who truly benefits from this? The answer, according to these critics, is certainly not Canadian workers. The impressive trade growth numbers from the past are now considered “relics” from a different era. Today’s world is grappling with inflation, broken supply chains, and energy shortages. Europe cannot keep its lights on without desperately searching for gas, yet Carney’s “brilliant plan” is to tie Canada’s future to their dysfunction.

The Harsh Reality: Canada’s Lack of Leverage

Canada, many argue, lacks the scale, leverage, and real market power to be a major player. Yet, Carney pitches gas, minerals, and even AI leadership as if Brussels is waiting for Canada to ride to the rescue. This isn’t strategy, they say—it’s bad decision-making, desperation, and delusion.

Mark Camililleri, however, sees it differently. He acknowledges the world has changed and views the new approach as a “CETA plus” model—a deeper strategic engagement that goes beyond simple trade liberalization. This new focus includes critical areas like energy security, mineral security, defense, and AI and digital trade.

Trump and the “America First” Approach

The real danger, according to critics, is that Carney’s actions are undermining Trump’s leverage. Trump’s tariffs are designed to protect American industries and jobs. They are meant to force Canada to the negotiating table to ensure fairness after decades of perceived freeloading. But instead of respecting that position, Carney is running to Europe and Mexico, acting as if he can build an alternative system that is just as good. This, they assert, is sabotage, plain and simple.

One commentator posed the question: “How else can you describe it? I’m going to tweak up and annoy the biggest economic customer in the world, who’s also my closest neighbor. So I’m going to talk to everybody else and hopefully I can do something that will match that.” This, they argue, shows weakness and a delusional sense of direction. Strong leaders, they say, don’t run from tough negotiations or hide behind foreign bureaucrats. They see Carney’s actions as a frantic scramble because Trump has finally called their bluff.

On the energy front, while Europe wants gas and Canada has it, critics point out a glaring problem: infrastructure. Carney, they claim, killed domestic pipeline projects, yet he’s now promising Europe gas that he can’t even deliver to his own people. This isn’t leadership; it’s smoke and mirrors.

The Dangerous Consequences for North America

A weak Canada means a weaker North America. A desperate Canada means instability in trade, energy, and security. Carney isn’t securing Canada’s future; he’s jeopardizing the one alliance that matters most: the one with the United States under Trump’s leadership.

Commentators warn against falling for the talking points about diversification or healthy trade with Europe. They believe you are witnessing a Canadian government in a state of collapse, running from reality and undermining the very stability they claim to protect. The truth, they argue, is clear: Canada can run to Mexico, Brussels, or Copenhagen, but when the dust settles, only one power will hold the winning hand—Trump’s America.

Mark Carney may brag about a “new era of cooperation” and a “strategic partnership,” but critics believe this is merely a sign of weakness. Canada is abandoning its closest ally to chase headlines in Brussels. While the words “defense,” “digital,” and “security” sound impressive, they are viewed as vague lies. Canada lacks the capacity to provide serious defense, its planes are ancient, it doesn’t have the infrastructure to deliver large-scale energy, and in the digital world, it is a consumer, not a leader. These lies, they say, are designed to distract from the fact that Canada has lost all leverage in North America.

Trump: A Leader of Action

In stark contrast to Carney, Trump is not afraid to call out the European Union as a system designed to take advantage of the United States. He’s said it before, and he says it now. When the EU retaliates with tariffs, Trump immediately doubles down, stating, “Whatever they charge us, we’re charging them.” This is what critics call leadership. Reciprocal tariffs are leverage; they’re how you show you care about and will protect your workers and industries.

By contrast, Carney is seen as reacting, imposing duties on U.S. goods that only end up raising costs for his own citizens. That, they argue, is incompetence disguised as policy. While the EU retaliates and Trump doesn’t blink, Canada folds. It talks about cooperation and sells the illusion of strength through new trade agreements. The critics’ conclusion is that Trump is shaping the battlefield, while Carney is just chasing scraps, hoping to piece something together. But it won’t hold up under pressure.

Canada, they say, is pretending it matters more than it does. Trump protects; Carney postures. One delivers real results for his people, while the other delivers sound bites for foreign bureaucrats. When push comes to shove, they predict, America under Trump will win, and Canada under Carney will stumble into irrelevance.

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has confirmed that Europe views Canada as a “friend, a partner, a reliable supplier.” She stressed that Europe is looking for friends and allies in a volatile world, and Canada has always been that partner. This, for the critics, proves that European leaders are openly embracing Canada as their fallback partner because they know Trump won’t play their game. Europe is desperate for energy after cutting off Russia, and they’re turning to Canada not because of its real capacity, but because Carney is willing to be a “lap dog” for Brussels.

The critics’ final argument is that Carney is selling a “con job” designed to undercut Trump’s leverage in the trade war. Trump is telling the EU the truth—they have taken advantage of America for too long. In contrast, Carney is running to Europe, begging for contracts, desperate for validation, and trying to look like a global player when he is, in fact, weakening North America. This is not smart trade diversification; it’s a betrayal. Trump is focused on protecting American industries and families, while Carney is selling out Canadians to Brussels. That is the fundamental difference, and it’s why, in this high-stakes game, America is likely to win, and Canada is likely to lose.