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EU rolls out red carpet to Canada to become its first 'associate member'

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The European Union's top official backs the Canadian prime minister's push for his country to become the bloc's first "associate member," as Brussels seeks to deepen ties amid pressure from the U.S.

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  • The European Union's top official backs the Canadian prime minister's push for his country to become the bloc's first "associate member," as Brussels seeks to deepen ties amid pressure from the U.S.
  • Reported by NPR and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:08:27 UTC.

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