The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in years. And, the European Union has proposed that Canada become its first-ever "associate member."
NPR•Brittney Melton17 Sept
Canadian prime minister says he welcomes "ambition" of European Commission president's plan in speech in EU Parliament.
U.S. President Donald Trump had described the prospect of Canada becoming the first associate member of the EU as "laughable."
Jess Breach and Alex Matthews return to start for England's Red Roses against Canada in the first of three WXV Tests between the sides on Saturday, as head coach John Mitchell makes nine changes.
Sky Sports17 Sept
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The proposed stronger partnership between Brussels and Ottawa is not directed against anyone else, says the EU Commision.
Donald Trump reacted angrily Wednesday to an EU proposal to make Canada its first “associate member”, a move that could foster closer ties on tech, defence and energy. Trump derided the proposal as “laughable” and threatened to impose tariffs or even cut trade entirely with the EU if it goes ahead.
The U.S. president was not impressed after EU leader Ursula von der Leyen opened the door for Canada to become an associate member
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has embraced the prospect of his country becoming the European Union’s first associate member
Trump's tariff threats could strain US-Canada relations, pushing Canada closer to the EU, altering global trade dynamics and alliances.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 Sept
Mark Carney wants to strengthen Canada's ties to the European Union amid a growing rift with the US under Donald Trump. The US president has threatened to halt trade with Europe if it makes Canada an associate EU member.
Deutsche Welle17 SeptCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address E.U. lawmakers on Thursday after an E.U. leader said Canada could become the bloc’s first “associate member.”
The invitation by the EU for Canada to become an “associate member” is a sign of the effects of Donald Trump’s brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America’s closest friends.
The Sydney Morning Herald•Luke Broadwater, Michael Crowley17 Sept
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, September 17: Will Canada become an associate member of the EU? Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen floated the idea in a speech but did not give any details about what it would entail. The press is reacting with scepticism. Also, Le Monde profiles some of the 8,000 people who died during France's summer heatwave. Scientists observe a humpback whale mourning her dead calf for the first time. And Singapore wants to pay citizens to stop scrolling and start reading.
US president, Donald Trump, threatened to impose 'very heavy tariffs' on Europe if the EU's offer was made with 'bad intentions'. His comments came after the European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said she wanted to open the door to Canada becoming the EU's first 'associate member,' while the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, said Ottawa was seeking a 'unique alliance' with the bloc, not membership Trump calls EU offer to Canada of associate membership ‘laughable’, while threatening tariffs Is EU’s offer to Canada a blueprint for Britain – or a reminder it is out in the cold? Continue reading...
The Guardian17 Sept
The Fed raises interest rates for the first time in three years, protests over rising gas prices are being held around the world, Canada's prime minister speaks to European Parliament.
NPR•Michel Martin17 Sept
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Prime minister's speech comes as Canada looks beyond the U.S. and Europe seeks closer alliances.
The unfolding diplomatic choreography between Canada and Europe includes associate membership, trade talks, summits and the Eurovision