Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Union leaders are wrapping up a two-day summit.

Carney said the E.U. and Canada are working toward “the deepest possible partnership, short of accession." The move comes as the Canadian Prime Minister pursues international alliances to reduce Canada's reliance on the U.S. amid a trade standoff with Washington.

Canadian prime minister backs “the deepest possible partnership” with the bloc, but questions over its cost and differences on trade remain.