As Canada continues to face territorial and economic aggression from the United States, its principal partner, the nation has signed a security and defence partnership agreement with the European Union (EU).

Canada and the European Union have agreed to deepen their security and defense relationship, as Ottawa seeks new partnerships to reduce its dependence on the United States under President Donald Trump.

The pact is another step in Canada's efforts to reduce the reliance on the United States, as President Trump has threatened the northern US neighbor.