It’s also worth noting that this year’s SOTU will see a special guests in attendance: Canada’s prime minister Mark Carney.
View image in fullscreenCanadian 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.
