France, Belgium block EU-Canada deal for 50 De Havilland Canadair aircraft

France and Belgium, with German support, forced Brussels to abandon a planned order of 50 Canadair aircraft from De Havilland during the EU-Canada summit. The move signals intra-EU friction over procurement and trade policy, potentially straining EU-Canada relations. The exact reasons for the scuttling remain unclear, but likely involve industrial or political considerations.

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