Canada proposed as first EU associated member; US threatens tariffs

EU Commission President von der Leyen proposes Canada as the first associated member of the EU, a move welcomed by Canadian PM Carney as a way to reduce US dependence. US President Trump responds with threats of harsh tariffs and trade stoppages, escalating transatlantic tensions. The proposal is preliminary and its legal and political feasibility remains uncertain, but it signals a significant realignment of Western alliances.