On August 26, Jin10 reported that Germany and Canada have committed to expanding cooperation to ensure the supply chain of critical minerals that are vital for energy and defense technologies. German Chancellor Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Carney held talks in Berlin on Tuesday to discuss this initiative, which includes co-funding new projects. Carney stated, "For a long time, Canada's rich reserves of nickel, cobalt, and other critical minerals have gone undeveloped. Canada is ready to be a reliable supplier for its allies, especially Germany. Germany is the largest economy in Europe and Canada's biggest trading partner in the EU." The joint statement expressed the "common intention to innovate, invest, and collaborate through rules-based trade," and that Germany and Canada will "help promote private capital to fund new projects and establish resilient supply chains."