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1. philippemnoel · 1789655073 · focus · HN ↗

   As a Canadian, I find this unbelievably good news. Canada, the EU, and other middle powers need to unite. Stronger together, while preserving what makes each country unique.

   1. orochimaaru · 1789655424 · focus · HN ↗

      Are there any tangible economic benefits here? Or is it just a label?

      1. bryanlarsen · 1789655601 · focus · HN ↗

         Europe and Canada are going through a very significant "buy local" phase. If Canadian goods are considered local from the European perspective, that opens up a lot of opportunities.

         1. toasty228 · 1789657503 · focus · HN ↗

            Buying local is to cut transportation/pollution, not to buy from your friends...

            1. bryanlarsen · 1789657619 · focus · HN ↗

               Buying local in 2026 mostly means weaning oneself from Google/AWS/Meta/etc.

               1. toasty228 · 1789658368 · focus · HN ↗

                  99% of people don't know what aws is... buying local is mostly for physical products, food, etc. I know we're on HN but come on lol

                  1. bryanlarsen · 1789658548 · focus · HN ↗

                     It's called the "Buy European" movement in Europe and the "Buy Canadian" movement in Canada (aka Elbows Up). Walk into a store and there are little maple leafs on the price tag of every Canadian product.

                     I apologize for confusing by trying to simplify with the buy local tag, which is different.

                     1. gls2ro · 1789662522 · focus · HN ↗

                        If this alliance will be signed and has the support of people from both sides then Buy Canadian and Buy European will mean Buy European or Canadian.

                        We might need a new name for this in 10 years if it works.

                        Like Buy EuroCan or But Caneu (maybe better names)

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