Carney Welcomes EU Associate Membership Proposal
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed a proposal for Canada to become an associate member of the European Union. The move follows criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened new tariffs over the deepening alliance.
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Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed an EU associate membership proposal on Thursday, telling lawmakers in Strasbourg that Europe and Canada are stronger together. The move counters fierce pushback from the United States, where President Donald Trump threatened severe new tariffs over the alignment. Both Ottawa and Brussels face mounting pressure from Washington and an increasingly assertive China across global trade routes.
