The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday, March 28, edition that the prospect of a closer trade relationship between Canada and Europe keeps U.S. President Donald Trump on edge, as seen in his recent threats of higher tariffs. The Globe's guest columnist Aaron Burnett writes that this suggests Canada should pursue stronger ties with Europe. Mr. Trump responds to strength and bullies the weak; if a Canada-Europe partnership bothers him, it is the right move. However, Canada needs more than just symbolic visits -- it must address Europe's long standing requests for deeper relations. Canada must put forth a serious plan to provide the continent what it truly needs from us: natural resources. Ottawa must summon the will for serious, potentially unpopular, reforms to energy and environmental policy. Political support is crucial in Canada's diplomacy. Canadian diplomats in Europe should actively promote the oil, natural gas and critical minerals that Europe urgently needs to reduce dependency on authoritarian regimes. A future prime minister should prioritize Canada's natural resources during trips to Europe, as they are vital for strengthening the Canada-EU trade relationship, which could be concerning for Mr. Trump.