European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said EU is opening the door for Canada to become the first associate member of the 27-member bloc.
The president's threat comes as Canada seeks closer ties with Europe amid its deteriorating relationship with Washington.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to cut trade with the European Union after the bloc proposed to make Canada its first ever associate member.
US president threatens to impose ‘very serious’ tariffs on the bloc if the measure is approved
The US president threatened heavy tariffs and said the US could cut some trade with Europe over the proposed status.
Al Jazeera17 Sept
Trump has embroiled U.S. in a deepening trade war with its northern neighbor
The invitation by the E.U. for Canada to become an “associate member” is a sign of Mr. Trump’s brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America’s closest friends.
The New York Times•Luke Broadwater and Michael Crowley16 Sept
Canada has formally applied to join the United Kingdom's Joint Expeditionary Force, reversing a decision made more than a decade ago. Born from the Afghanistan war and reshaped by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the coalition promises speed and flexibility — but raises an old question about what Canada is actually committing itself to.
It's in Canada's best interest to form a stronger alliance with Europe, regardless of what happens in the U.S.-Canada trade war, says Canada's former envoy to the European Union. But that doesn't mean we'll have to cede our sovereignty.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen floats making Canada the bloc’s first associate member.
Foreign Policy•Alexandra Sharp16 Sept
The American-transplant to Canada talked about getting the Canadian media company onto the global stage at the Access Canada Summit, powered by The Hollywood Reporter.
The Hollywood Reporter•Etan Vlessing16 Sept
Condor is expanding its North American connectivity through a new interline agreement with American Airlines, enabling passengers to combine flights operated by both carriers on a single ticket. Condor passengers will gain access to American’s network through Boston, New York-JFK, Chicago and Los Angeles, with onward connections across the United States and Canada. American Airlines […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban16 Sept
As ties with the U.S. fray, Canada and Europe are pulling closer. But defining a new partnership could prove tricky.
The New York Times•Katrin Bennhold16 Sept
The European Union wants Canada to become the trading bloc's first associate member.
The Sydney Morning Herald16 Sept
The EU's top official backs Carney's push for Canada to become the bloc's first "associate member," as Brussels seeks to deepen ties amid pressure from the US
NPR•Teri Schultz16 Sept
In her state of the union address, the European Commission president proposed Ottawa join the European Union, but not as a full member.
Atlantic Council•Jörn Fleck and Imran Bayoumi16 Sept
Sullivan has six goals and eight assists post-World Cup US play four games in upcoming window Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan is set to earn his first international call-up with the United States men’s national team later this month, a source with knowledge of the roster told the Guardian on Wednesday. The source requested anonymity as they were not authorized to discuss the roster. The US will face Chile, Peru, Mexico and Canada in late September and early October, with US head coach Mauricio Pochettino expected to announce his roster on Thursday morning. ESPN’s Jeff Carlisle was first to report news of Sullivan’s inclusion. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Pablo Iglesias Maurer16 Sept
The partnership strengthens Canada's AI infrastructure, potentially boosting local data sovereignty and economic growth in the tech sector.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team16 Sept
The Federal Reserve said it cut rates to help bring inflation back to the central bank's two per cent target. It's the first policy shift under the new Fed chief, who took office in late May after being selected by Trump with an expectation that he would cut rates. But economists say those pressures aren't hitting Canada in quite the same way, and don't put the same kind of pressure on the Bank of Canada.
Ursula von der Leyen has opened door for Canada to become associate member to deepen links in ‘openly hostile world’ Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, has been advocating closer alignment with “middle powers” since January in the face of recklessness in Washington. But what should worry another middle power, the UK, is that it was Brussels that came up with Wednesday’s big reveal in Strasbourg. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Lisa O’Carroll Senior correspondent16 Sept