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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the chance to become an "associate member" of the EU, while appearing to aim a dig at Donald Trump.
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EU proposal for Canada to become an associate member
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The European Union has proposed making Canada its first-ever associate member; Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the overture and urged deeper Canada-EU cooperation in an address to the European Parliament; and U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened the EU with serious tariffs and a halt to trade if it proceeds.
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In this event Canada welcomes EU proposal to become 'associate member'
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Sky News – World Sky
Carney aims dig at Trump as he addresses EU
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the chance to become an "associate member" of the EU, while appearing to aim a dig at Donald Trump.
Guardian
Taking on Trump? Canada and EU forge closer ties - The Latest
Guardian
Taking on Trump: Canada and EU forge closer ties – The Latest
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Euronews
Watch: Carney backs closer EU ties, draws applause at European Parliament
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a historic deepening of ties between Canada and the European Union, arguing that a changing geopolitical order is pushing the two sides towards a closer strategic alliance.
Guardian
Trump threatens EU with tariffs over membership offer to Canada | First Thing
Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, is due to address the European parliament on Thursday. Plus, how the attention economy overwhelmed children’s TV Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Donald Trump has threatened the EU with “serious tariffs” after the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, invited Canada to become the EU’s first “associate member”. Why does the EU…
NPR – World NPR
Canada's Carney welcomes the EU's bid for closer ties amid pressure from Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to the European Parliament, following the European Union's invitation to Canada to become the bloc's first "associate member," which rankled President Trump.
