A Canadian prime minister has endorsed the European Union’s plan to make Canada its first "associate member," despite warnings from the U.S. president that such a move could trigger trade retaliation. The proposal has drawn sharp criticism from Washington, with threats of significant tariffs or trade restrictions if the EU proceeds. In a speech to the European Parliament, the prime minister emphasized strong public support in Canada for closer EU ties and called for expanded cooperation. The diplomatic tensions highlight growing divisions over global trade alliances.
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. The US president said Washington could impose ‘very serious tariffs’ or halt trade if the EU went ahead with the idea. But in a defiant speech to the European parliament, Carney called for ‘deep cooperation’ and said polling showed the overwhelming majority of Canadians supported closer ties with Europe. Lucy Hough speaks to Europe correspondent Jon Henley – watch on YouTube Continue reading...
