Starmer speaks to Trudeau on ‘trade and collaboration’ amid tariff fears

Justin Trudeau is due to stand down as Canada’s prime minister when a new leader is chosen for his Liberal party in March (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP) - (AP)

Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to Justin Trudeau amid speculation that the Prime Minister’s Canadian counterpart is seeking to revive trade talks.

Sir Keir told Mr Trudeau he “welcomed an international conversation on the importance of trade and collaboration”.