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15 February 2017updated 04 Oct 2023 12:01pm

Brexit Britain should beware the trade policies of Justin Trudeau

The Canadian PM may be wooing the EU over trade negotiations, but the power balance will shift for Britain. 

By Molly Scott Cato

Justin Trudeau, Canada’s prime minister, is planning to visit Strasbourg this Thursday. The baby-faced body-builder, who has been enjoying a love-in with the global media since his election just over a year ago, is hoping to charm MEPs, who he fully anticipates will have approved the Ceta trade deal on Wednesday. 

I, for one, will not fall under his spell. Behind the sweet smile, we see a stern expression when it comes to trade.

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