EU Offers Canada New Alliance | Helena News

Helena News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 17, 2026 · 1m

Canada’s bid to become an EU “associate member” has ignited a geopolitical firestorm, with President Trump warning of crippling tariffs and a trade shutdown if the move proceeds—calling it a “hostile act.” The initiative, spearheaded by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as a non-targeted partnership to strengthen collective power, comes amid rising tensions between Canada and the U.S. Prime Minister Mark Carney embraced the offer at the European Parliament, citing strong public support for closer ties with the EU. Meanwhile, France’s foreign minister firmly rejected U.S…