It’s also worth noting that this year’s SOTU will see a special guests in attendance: Canada’s prime minister Mark Carney.
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney is welcomed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament. Photograph: Yves Herman/ReutersHe will listen to von der Leyen’s speech as Canada seeks closer ties with the EU – particularly on defence, digital regulation and trade - amid growing tensions with and outright repeated threats from US president Donald Trump.
Carney will also address the European parliament on Thursday.
