Battle with Trump is sending Canada into the arms of the E.U.

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The head of the E.U.’s executive branch is proposing “associate membership” for Canada, as Ottawa also pursues new trade deals with China.

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  • Reported by Washington Post and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:08:45 UTC.

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  2. EU chief von der Leyen proposes ‘associate member’ status for Canada

  3. European Union invites Canada to become first ever ‘associate member’

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  5. Canada invited to become EU’s first ‘associate member’ as Trump trade war intensifies

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