https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-s-von-der-leyen-backs-partnership-with-canada-in-openly-hostile-worldContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-s-von-der-leyen-backs-partnership-with-canada-in-openly-hostile-worldhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-s-von-der-leyen-backs-partnership-with-canada-in-openly-hostile-world#u73932Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:45:15 +0000European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is advocating for a partnership with Canada to counter an "openly hostile world." The proposal includes offering Canada associate membership in the EU. U.S. President Donald Trump has labeled the plan "laughable" and threatened the EU with heavy tariffs or trade restrictions if he views the move as hostile. Mark Carney has responded by stating the EU and Canada are stronger together. Von der Leyen is also proposing a European Security Council and a playbook to prevent sabotage.Why it mattersThis diplomatic push occurs as th