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Canada Supports EU's Associate Membership
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the European Union’s plans to grant Ottawa associate membership in the bloc comprising 27 countries, emphasizing that strengthening relations can support Canada’s strategic independence. Carney’s remarks followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s characterization of this step as "ridiculous," and his threat to impose tariffs if he considers it hostile. Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed the EU’s desire to develop its relationship with Canada and the potential for it to join as the first associate member, despite this category not currently being recognized under EU treaties and requiring approval from member states. These developments occur amid a reciprocal trade war between Canada and the United States, after the U.S. imposed tariffs on Canadian goods. Canada has responded with retaliatory tariffs, as the EU also seeks to deepen its ties with Canada despite previous hesitations regarding flexible membership categories.
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