So what. I don't see how that is any worse that unelected EU commisioners deciding the shape, structure and brief of the European superstate. I mean, come on, I doubt Neil Kinnock was ever elected as a hall monitor, never mind any important position.

With China and Europe beginning to compete more and more with the US, economically, plus their current demographics, it makes perfect sense for them to talk to Mexico and Canada.

I would rather talk to Mexico and Canada than France !!