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Canada could become 'first associate member' of EU, bloc's chief says

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  1. 17 September
  2. Latest17 Sept, 17:27

    Taking on Trump? Canada and EU forge closer ties - The Latest

    Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has welcomed the EU’s proposal for Canada to become the bloc’s first ‘associate member’, despite threats from Donald Trump over the plan. The US president said Washington could impose ‘very serious tariffs’ or halt trade if the EU went ahead with the plan. But in a defiant speech to the European parliament, Carney called for ‘deep cooperation’ and said polling showed the overwhelming majority of Canadians supported closer ties with Europe. Lucy Hough speaks to Europe correspondent Jon Henley Continue reading...

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Presented by Lucy Hough with Jon Henley ; produced by Angus Neale ; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin ; executive producer Zoe Hitch
  3. Follow-up17 Sept, 12:15

    Mark Carney calls for ‘deep cooperation’ between Canada and EU in Strasbourg address

    Polling shows overwhelming majority of Canadians support closer ties with Europe, says prime minister Mark Carney has welcomed the goal of Canada becoming the EU’s first associate member, calling for “deep cooperation” between Europe and his country to secure their sovereignty, after Donald Trump derided the idea as “laughable.” In an address to the European parliament in Strasbourg, Carney said polling showed that an overwhelming majority of Canadians supported much closer ties with Europe. Continue reading...

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Jennifer Rankin in Brussels
  4. Follow-up17 Sept, 11:02

    EU alliance to make Canada ‘better partner for the US’, says Carney

    Canadian prime minister defends his bid to become EU’s first ‘associate member’ after threats from Donald Trump

    Financial TimesFinancial Times
  5. Follow-up17 Sept, 10:42

    ‘Stronger together’: Carney welcomes EU invite for Canada to become first-ever associate member

    U.S. President Donald Trump had described the prospect of Canada becoming the first associate member of the EU as "laughable."

    CNBCCNBC
  6. 16 September
  7. Follow-up16 Sept, 10:18

    Canada's latest play in its trade fight with the US: It might join the EU as an 'associate' member

    The EU has proposed making Canada its first associate member as Mark Carney seeks to diversify trade away from the US.

    Business InsiderBusiness Insider•Thibault Spirlet (tspirlet@businessinsider.com)
  8. Follow-up16 Sept, 10:08

    Von der Leyen 'opens door' to Canada becoming associate EU member – video

    The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has told the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, that she wants to open the door for his country to become the EU’s first associate member. The overture comes after Ottawa was pushed to seek closer economic and security ties with Europe by tariffs levelled by the US president, Donald Trump, and his repeated talk of making Canada the 51st US state. 'I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada being the first associate member of the EU,' von der Leyen told Carney during her annual state of the European Union address European Union opens door for Canada to become first associate member Europe live - latest updates Continue reading...

    The GuardianThe Guardian
  9. Follow-up16 Sept, 08:38

    European Union opens door for Canada to become first associate member

    Commission president says partnership will create ‘common prosperity’ based on shared democratic values Europe live – latest updates The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, told the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, on Wednesday that she wants to open the door for his country to become the EU’s first associate member. The overture comes as Trump’s tariffs and repeated talk of making Canada the 51st state have pushed Ottawa to seek closer economic and security ties with Europe. Carney has called for a “unique alliance” with the EU as Canada seeks to reduce its heavy dependence on US trade. Continue reading...

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Associated Press
  10. First seen16 Sept, 08:21

    Canada could become 'first associate member' of EU, bloc's chief says

    EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc wants to open the door for Canada to become its first associate member, signaling a major deepening of ties.

    CNBCCNBC