OTTAWA, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday spoke with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen about economic and defense cooperation.

According to an information release issued by the prime minister's office, the leaders discussed the imposition of tariffs and ongoing threat of further unjustified global trade actions by the United States.

The leaders emphasized the importance of working together to deepen economic ties and promote economic security for people on both sides of the Atlantic.

Carney highlighted his plan to fight tariffs targeting Canada, including those on the auto, steel and aluminum industries.

The leaders also welcomed enhancing Canada-EU defense and security cooperation in support of transatlantic security.

Carney has spoken with the leaders of the UK, Germany and Mexico this month to seek joint efforts amid the tariff war against the United States. Enditem

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