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Canada's prime minister outlines plans for stronger ties with the EU. 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." The European Union floated the idea of making Canada its first associate member, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney embracing the plan. Plus, a photographer spotted President Trump holding a placard that appeared to say "Kennedy Center Demolished." CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more.
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CBS News
Canada, EU look to forge an "Alliance for the Future" amid Trump threats
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."
CBS News
Canada's Carney embraces EU associate member plan; Trump seen with "Kennedy Center Demolished" sign
The European Union floated the idea of making Canada its first associate member, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney embracing the plan. Plus, a photographer spotted President Trump holding a placard that appeared to say "Kennedy Center Demolished." CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more.
aljazeera
Canada’s Carney welcomes EU’s associated membership proposal
In address to European parliament, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney listed areas where he wants to boost cooperation.
washingtontimes
Trump threatens to hit EU with new tariffs over Canada overture
President Trump is threatening to impose new tariffs on products from the European Union if he concludes the bloc's proposal to make Canada its first "associate member" amounts to a hostile act toward the U.S.
ABC News
Canada and Europe 'stronger together,' Carney says amid spat with US
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday called for deeper transatlantic ties with the European Union.
washingtontimes
Carney embraces a proposal for Canada to become the European Union's first associate member
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday embraced the prospect of his country becoming the European Union's first associate member, saying closer ties with Europe were meant to ensure no country could control Canada's markets, impair its sovereignty or undermine its freedoms.
ABC News
Carney welcomes proposal for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday welcomed a proposal for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member, but said he did not mean for a closer alliance to create a new bloc that would rival the world’s great powers
The New York Times
Carney Calls for E.U.-Canada Pact Amid ‘Ferocious Storm’
Speaking to the European Parliament, Prime Minister Mark Carney said the alliance would help to secure sovereignty and independence for his country.
ABC News
Carney to address EU Parliament after Trump says 'membership possible hostile act'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will address the European Parliament on Thursday after President Donald Trump suggested allowing Canada to become an associate EU member could be a “hostile act” and threatened additional tariffs on Europe
ABC News
EU chief sets out her vision for Europe's future in a key speech watched by Canada's Mark Carney
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has outlined her priorities for the EU, focusing on closer ties with Canada, online child protection, climate change, and Russia’s war on Ukraine
aljazeera
UK’s Burnham, Canada’s Carney discuss AI risks, defence cooperation
UK and Canada explore AI risks, defence cooperation and joint initiatives during a bilateral meeting in Liverpool.
aljazeera
Trump says Canada becoming EU ‘associate member’ could be ‘hostile act’
The US president threatened heavy tariffs and said the US could cut some trade with Europe over the proposed status.
The New York Times
Trump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up Pushing It Toward the European Union.
The invitation by the E.U. for Canada to become an “associate member” is a sign of Mr. Trump’s brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America’s closest friends.
washingtontimes
Trump suggests EU allowing Canada as associate member could be a 'hostile act'
President Donald Trump suggested that the European Union allowing Canada to become an associate member could be a "hostile act" and threatened to respond to the proposed move by imposing more tariffs on the bloc.
The New York Times
The Canaduropean Union?
As ties with the U.S. fray, Canada and Europe are pulling closer. But defining a new partnership could prove tricky.
ABC News
EU offers Canada 'associate membership' amid US trade war
Canadian PM Mark Carney is seeking to reduce Canada's dependence on the U.S.
The New York Times
E.U.-Canada Ambitions Face Reality Check
The bloc’s offer of “associate member” status to Ottawa shows how U.S. allies are pulling closer together. But their plans face significant obstacles.
washingtontimes
EU chief sets out her vision for Europe's future in a key speech watched by Canada's Mark Carney
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday set out her priorities for the European Union in the next year, including closer ties with Canada, protection for children online, climate change and Russia's war on Ukraine.
aljazeera
EU chief von der Leyen proposes ‘associate member’ status for Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney said earlier this week that Canada was seeking a 'unique alliance' with the European Union.
The New York Times
E.U. Offers to Make Canada ‘Associate Member’ as U.S. Ties Weaken for Both
Canada and the European Union have been confronting an increasingly challenging relationship with the United States under President Trump.
ABC News
US-Canada trade war further taxes small businesses as costs rise during the Iran war
Small business owners in the United States and Canada say a trade war between their countries is hurting sales while they are also dealing with rising expenses from higher fuel costs