- President Donald Trump threatened the European Union with heavy tariffs, warning that granting Canada associate membership could be viewed as a hostile act.
- Trump criticized Canada as a terrible trade partner and dismissed the idea of the country joining the EU as laughable.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced plans for an Alliance for the Future to deepen economic and democratic ties.
- Canadian officials clarified that Ottawa is seeking a strategic partnership short of full EU membership to strengthen sovereignty while facilitating living and working rights.
- Canada's push to deepen ties with Europe follows escalating trade tensions and tariff threats from the United States.
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