Canada expects to seal a deal in June to become the EU’s first ‘associate member’ — ‘everything short of full EU membership’

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday he expects to conclude negotiations with the European Union in June to make Canada the bloc’s first “associate member,” as both sides forge an unprecedented alliance to protect their sovereignty in a changing world order. U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and threats against traditional allies have accelerated efforts by Canada and Europe to reduce their dependence on Washington and strengthen their economic and security ties. “What brings us together goes far beyond geography. We see the world through the same eyes,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

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