https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/carney-embraces-eu-associate-membership-proposal-as-trump-pushes-canada-closer-to-europeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/carney-embraces-eu-associate-membership-proposal-as-trump-pushes-canada-closer-to-europehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/carney-embraces-eu-associate-membership-proposal-as-trump-pushes-canada-closer-to-europe#u75268Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:01:18 +0000Prime Minister Mark Carney has embraced an invitation for Canada to become the first-ever associate member of the European Union. Carney states that Canada and Europe are "stronger together" as Canada seeks a "unique alliance" to offset fraught ties with the United States. Donald Trump has responded by calling the potential membership "laughable" and a possible "hostile act," threatening Europe with "very heavy tariffs" or "serious tariffs" if the arrangement proceeds. Carney is scheduled to address the EU Parliament regarding the pro