Trump threatens EU over 'hostile' Canada 'associate member' plan
EU chief pitches 'associate member' status for Canada
President Donald Trump warned he would cut trade ties with the European Union if they granted Canada associate membership, according to reports. The European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen proposed the idea to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is the first non-European to attend the State of the European Union speech. Von der Leyen suggested collaborating on technology, defense, and energy with Canada, stating the partnership would focus on energy, critical minerals, batteries, AI, cyber and economic security.
However, both Canada and the EU have been engaging in trade disputes with the US and competing with China.
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