美媒：减少对美依赖，加拿大与欧盟签署防务协议

Group 1 - The core point of the articles is the signing of a comprehensive security and defense agreement between Canada and the European Union, marking a significant step in deepening their partnership and reducing Canada's reliance on the United States [1][2] - The agreement was signed during a Canada-EU summit in Brussels, with Canadian Prime Minister Carney meeting with EU leaders to discuss the partnership [1] - The EU's President von der Leyen emphasized that this partnership will enhance Canada's role in the evolving European defense architecture, indicating that this is just the beginning of a stronger collaboration [1] Group 2 - Canada will collaborate with the EU on the €150 billion "European Security Action" (SAFE) plan, which aims to provide loans to member states for weapon purchases and allows for joint procurement [2] - Both Canada and NATO countries have committed to significantly increasing defense spending, a commitment that will be reiterated at the upcoming NATO summit [2] - The EU and Canada are both seeking to distance themselves from the unpredictable strategies of the U.S. government, aiming for broader trade partnerships and diversification of supply chains [2]