Canada, EU look to forge an "Alliance for the Future" amid Trump threats

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Canada's leader draws regular scorn from President Trump, but European leaders gave him a standing ovation as they aim to push their ties to "the highest level."…

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  • Reported by CBS News and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:55:24 UTC.

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  7. Canada, EU look to forge an "Alliance for the Future" amid Trump threats

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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.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian