Hours after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pitched Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member, Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday (Sept 17) welcomed the proposal, saying Canada and the EU share common values and “are stronger together”.&nbsp;“Canada welcomes this ambition,” Carney told the European Parliament in Strasbourg, referring to the proposal floated a day earlier by von der Leyen. “Canada and Europe should secure our strategic autonomy through deep cooperation in the full range of strategic capabilities.”&nbsp;Speaking at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, the Canadian prime minister said Canada and the EU were “not fair-weather allies” and did not pursue “zero-sum deals”.&nbsp;“We hold common values for which we have always fought, and in whose defence we must always remain vigilant,” he said.&nbsp;“Canada and Europe are each strong. Europe and Canada are stronger together,” Carney added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-at-semicon-india-2026-india-s-semiconductor-ecosystem-expanding-rapidly-vishwakarma-jayanti-1789625427107">PM Modi at SEMICON India 2026: ‘India’s semiconductor ecosystem expanding rapidly’</a><h3>Trump’s pressure drives EU, Canada closer</h3>Carney’s remarks came against the backdrop of growing trade tensions between the United States and both Canada and the European Union. His government has been seeking to diversify Canada’s trade and strengthen partnerships beyond its traditional dependence on the US.&nbsp;Relations between Ottawa and Washington have deteriorated amid tariff disputes and disagreements over trade. Trump has also repeatedly raised the possibility of making Canada the 51st US state. Last month, he signed an executive order directing the use of the name “Lake America” for Lake Ontario in federal contexts.&nbsp;Trump has also reacted strongly to the EU’s proposal for closer ties with Canada. He called the idea of Canada becoming an associate member of the bloc “laughable” and warned that Washington could impose “very serious tariffs” or stop trading with Europe if he considered the move a “hostile act”.&nbsp;The proposal came as Canada and the EU seek to deepen their economic and strategic cooperation amid strained relations with Washington. Von der Leyen presented the idea as part of a broader effort to strengthen cooperation between like-minded democracies.<h3>Carney outlines areas for cooperation</h3>Carney said an EU-Canada partnership should serve as a “beacon for democracies” and should not seek to “dominate others”. He outlined several areas where Ottawa wants to expand cooperation with the bloc.&nbsp;“Let me take this opportunity to say plainly what Canada proposes,” he said.&nbsp;“Canada and Europe should secure our strategic autonomy through deep cooperation in the full range of strategic capabilities, including critical minerals, defence industrial capacity, AI and compute, energy security, space and payments.”&nbsp;Carney also called for the EU and Canada to move towards “seamless digital trade” and expand opportunities for young people from both sides to work and study across the Atlantic.&nbsp;The Canadian prime minister’s remarks came a day after von der Leyen said she wanted to “open the door” for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member. The proposed status would require further discussions within the bloc, as there is currently no established EU treaty framework for an “associate member” category.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the European Union’s proposal for Canada to become its first associate member, stressing closer strategic cooperation and shared values amid strained ties with the US.

Hours after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pitched Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member, Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday (Sept 17) welcomed the proposal, saying Canada and the EU share common values and “are stronger together”. “Canada welcomes this ambition,” Carney told the European Parliament in Strasbourg, referring to the proposal floated a day earlier by von der Leyen. “Canada and Europe should secure our strategic autonomy through deep cooperation in the full range of strategic capabilities.” Speaking at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, the Canadian prime minister said Canada and the EU were “not fair-weather allies” and did not pursue “zero-sum deals”. “We hold common values for which we have always fought, and in whose defence we must always remain vigilant,” he said. “Canada and Europe are each strong. Europe and Canada are stronger together,” Carney added. Also Read: PM Modi at SEMICON India 2026: ‘India’s semiconductor ecosystem expanding rapidly’ Trump’s pressure drives EU, Canada closer Carney’s remarks came against the backdrop of growing trade tensions between the United States and both Canada and the European Union. His government has been seeking to diversify Canada’s trade and strengthen partnerships beyond its traditional dependence on the US. Relations between Ottawa and Washington have deteriorated amid tariff disputes and disagreements over trade. Trump has also repeatedly raised the possibility of making Canada the 51st US state. Last month, he signed an executive order directing the use of the name “Lake America” for Lake Ontario in federal contexts. Trump has also reacted strongly to the EU’s proposal for closer ties with Canada. He called the idea of Canada becoming an associate member of the bloc “laughable” and warned that Washington could impose “very serious tariffs” or stop trading with Europe if he considered the move a “hostile act”. The proposal came as Canada and the EU seek to deepen their economic and strategic cooperation amid strained relations with Washington. Von der Leyen presented the idea as part of a broader effort to strengthen cooperation between like-minded democracies. Carney outlines areas for cooperation Carney said an EU-Canada partnership should serve as a “beacon for democracies” and should not seek to “dominate others”. He outlined several areas where Ottawa wants to expand cooperation with the bloc. “Let me take this opportunity to say plainly what Canada proposes,” he said. “Canada and Europe should secure our strategic autonomy through deep cooperation in the full range of strategic capabilities, including critical minerals, defence industrial capacity, AI and compute, energy security, space and payments.” Carney also called for the EU and Canada to move towards “seamless digital trade” and expand opportunities for young people from both sides to work and study across the Atlantic. The Canadian prime minister’s remarks came a day after von der Leyen said she wanted to “open the door” for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member. The proposed status would require further discussions within the bloc, as there is currently no established EU treaty framework for an “associate member” category.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the European Union’s proposal for Canada to become its first associate member, stressing closer strategic cooperation and shared values amid strained ties with the US.

'Europe and Canada stronger together': Carney ‘welcomes’ EU’s associate membership pitch amid strain in US ties

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday, following a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, that Canada was keen to reach a trade deal with the United States and a deal could be reached “fairly soon”, provided that Canada removes existing tariffs affecting American agricultural products and begins to “treat our farmers better”. This comes a few days after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that they are ready for a mutually beneficial agreement, despite a breakdown in negotiations."Canada wants to make a deal very badly," Trump said while answering questions alongside Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dublin."Canada has to treat our farmers better. They can't charge our farmers tariffs," Trump said, adding: "You'll probably see a deal with Canada fairly soon."“We’re going to have a great relationship with Mexico. We actually have a good one with Canada, but the United States has been ripped off for 50 years by Canada,” he said.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-backs-modi-unsc-reform-push-dujarric-2026-1789233523148">UN backs Modi’s push for UNSC reform, end to ‘pyramid of privilege’</a>“We don’t need their product, and they need our product. They do all of their business almost with us, and we do very little with them.”Formal Canada-US trade talks collapsed on August 21, 2026, after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recalled his delegation, citing unreasonable, last-minute American demands. Following the breakdown, Trump announced 50 per cent tariffs on approximately CA$28 billion worth of Canadian imports. Canada retaliated with dollar-for-dollar countermeasures, which prompted Trump to ban specific Canadian goods, such as malt beverages and alcohol."We believe there is a mutually beneficial deal for Canada and the United States," the prime minister told reporters in the western city of Calgary, where he was hosting Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, September 11.Carney confirmed that while he has spoken to Donald Trump "in recent days" and wants a mutually beneficial resolution, Canada will not succumb to 11th-hour demands or negotiate under the threat of economic coercion.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Trump says a US-Canada trade deal could come “fairly soon” if Canada removes tariffs on American agricultural products and treats US farmers better.

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday, following a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, that Canada was keen to reach a trade deal with the United States and a deal could be reached “fairly soon”, provided that Canada removes existing tariffs affecting American agricultural products and begins to “treat our farmers better”. This comes a few days after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that they are ready for a mutually beneficial agreement, despite a breakdown in negotiations. "Canada wants to make a deal very badly," Trump said while answering questions alongside Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dublin. "Canada has to treat our farmers better. They can't charge our farmers tariffs," Trump said, adding: "You'll probably see a deal with Canada fairly soon." “We’re going to have a great relationship with Mexico. We actually have a good one with Canada, but the United States has been ripped off for 50 years by Canada,” he said. Also Read: UN backs Modi’s push for UNSC reform, end to ‘pyramid of privilege’ “We don’t need their product, and they need our product. They do all of their business almost with us, and we do very little with them.” Formal Canada-US trade talks collapsed on August 21, 2026, after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recalled his delegation, citing unreasonable, last-minute American demands. Following the breakdown, Trump announced 50 per cent tariffs on approximately CA$28 billion worth of Canadian imports. Canada retaliated with dollar-for-dollar countermeasures, which prompted Trump to ban specific Canadian goods, such as malt beverages and alcohol. "We believe there is a mutually beneficial deal for Canada and the United States," the prime minister told reporters in the western city of Calgary, where he was hosting Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, September 11. Carney confirmed that while he has spoken to Donald Trump "in recent days" and wants a mutually beneficial resolution, Canada will not succumb to 11th-hour demands or negotiate under the threat of economic coercion.

Trump says a US-Canada trade deal could come “fairly soon” if Canada removes tariffs on American agricultural products and treats US farmers better.

Trump says Canada eager to reach a deal, it could come ‘fairly soon’ if Ottawa treats US farmers better

After a breakdown in trade talks, Canada announced counter tariffs on US goods ranging between 15 to 50 percent from September 8 onwards. This came in response to Trump imposing a 50% tariff on around 20 billion dollars of Canadian goods.&nbsp;Canada has also announced an aid package of 5.4 billion US dollars for workers and firms hit by US tariffs.&nbsp;Earlier, Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened that Canada can cut off electricity and critical mineral supply to America. He told the media that everything is on the table if the dispute worsens.&nbsp;He also observed that Trump had underestimated Canadians' willingness to endure economic pain rather than give in to US pressure.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Now, why does this matter for US? Critical minerals are increasingly important to US national security as they are essential components of military aircraft, missiles as well as munitions, which have been depleted in the Iran war. As US tries to reduce its reliance on China, Canada's role is vital, as it is a leading global producer of critical minerals. Aluminium, copper, potash, nickel and uranium make up the majority of its critical mineral exports, which increased by 3% to 49.4 billion US dollars in 2025. Last year, Canada's critical mineral exports to US reached 28.8 billion US dollars, accounting for 57% of the country's critical mineral exports. In terms of electricity too, Ontario in particular has leverage, as its power grid connects directly across the US border to Michigan, Minnesota, and New York. Last year, the Ontario premier had planned to impose a 25% surcharge on electricity exported to these three US states. Now, did language also play a role in scuttling the talks? While visiting a shipyard in Quebec, Canadian PM Mark Carney told attendees that Canada could not accept a proposed trade deal that would have weakened French language protections in the country. Accusing America of trying to destroy its key industries, he made it clear that Canada is not a subsidiary of US. However, Trump accused Carney of lying on the French language issue for political gain. He said, “I would never interfere with Canadians speaking French. In fact, I have never even thought of doing such a stupid thing.” Earlier, the US President claimed that Canada had been ripping off America for years and also hinted that US may change Lake Ontario's name to Lake America. Trump has also repeatedly riled Canada by suggesting that it should become the 51st state of US. While a trade deal continues to elude both nations, China may emerge as a key beneficiary. Earlier this year, Canada reached an agreement with China to remove trade barriers and reduce tariffs. The agreements with China were expected to unlock export orders worth three billion US dollars for Canadian businesses. With Canada's latest slew of counter-tariffs, it appears extremely likely that tensions between the two countries Will exacerbate even further.

President Donald Trump claimed that Canada had been ripping off America for years and also hinted that US may change Lake Ontario's name to Lake America. Trump has repeatedly riled Canada by suggesting that it should become the 51st state of US.

After a breakdown in trade talks, Canada announced counter tariffs on US goods ranging between 15 to 50 percent from September 8 onwards. This came in response to Trump imposing a 50% tariff on around 20 billion dollars of Canadian goods. Canada has also announced an aid package of 5.4 billion US dollars for workers and firms hit by US tariffs. Earlier, Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened that Canada can cut off electricity and critical mineral supply to America. He told the media that everything is on the table if the dispute worsens. He also observed that Trump had underestimated Canadians' willingness to endure economic pain rather than give in to US pressure.

President Donald Trump claimed that Canada had been ripping off America for years and also hinted that US may change Lake Ontario's name to Lake America. Trump has repeatedly riled Canada by suggesting that it should become the 51st state of US.

Canada announces 15-50% tariffs on US goods, warns of stopping critical minerals supply to US | Gravitas

Canada on Tuesday (August 25) announced counter-tariffs of 15 to 50 per cent on United States goods as tensions between Washington and Ottawa continued to rise after bilateral trade talks aimed at renegotiating commercial ties collapsed.&nbsp;The Canadian government said the retaliatory tariffs will take effect on September 8. Prime Minister Mark Carney had earlier announced "dollar-for-dollar" retaliation in the same timeframe after US President Donald Trump's 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian products came into effect on Saturday.&nbsp;Ottawa said its new duties will match the tariff levels imposed by the US. The measures will affect several sectors, including steel, dairy and electronics.&nbsp;Canada has also announced a $5.4 billion (CA$7.5 billion) aid package for businesses and workers affected by the tariffs.&nbsp;"This is an unprecedented challenge imposed on Canada. But Canada will meet the moment," Canada's Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said.&nbsp;"I think what Canadians can see this morning is that we stand united. We stand united in our response," he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ajit-doval-meets-wang-yi-for-25th-india-china-boundary-talks-in-beijing-says-india-and-china-are-partners-not-competitors-1787669743752">Ajit Doval meets Wang Yi for 25th India-China boundary talks in Beijing, says 'India and China are partners, not competitors'</a><h3>Canada targets key US goods</h3>&nbsp;The latest US tariffs affect about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, which account for around 5.5 per cent of Canada's exports to the United States.&nbsp;Under Canada's response, US steel and aluminium products that previously faced a 25 per cent duty will now face tariffs of 50 per cent.&nbsp;Other goods will face 25 per cent tariffs. These include appliances, dairy products such as cheese, and some steel and aluminium derivative products.&nbsp;A smaller group of products will face a 15 per cent duty. This category includes electric equipment and tools.&nbsp;Together, these goods account for about 7.3 per cent of Canada's imports from the United States.<h3>Trump steps up criticism of Canada</h3>Amid escalating tensions between the two historically close partners, Trump on Tuesday said he was considering renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America". Last year, he pushed for the Gulf of Mexico to be called the "Gulf of America".&nbsp;Canada is currently the second biggest US trading partner in goods this year, behind Mexico.&nbsp;Earlier in the day, Trump also repeated his claim that Canada has been "ripping off the United States as the country lost "on average 60 billion dollars a year in trade for the last 10 years."&nbsp;"They have been charging our Farmers 400% Tariffs, and more. They have driven many wonderful U.S. companies out of business," Trump said in a Truth Social post&nbsp;“For 10 years they wouldn’t certify Gulfstream Jets until I got involved. They wanted 100% of the market for Gulfstream’s Canadian competitor. I deal with many countries, and Canada is easily the most difficult and unreasonable. They feel entitled, but they are not a State, and will be entitled no longer!,” he added.

Canada has announced counter-tariffs of up to 50 per cent on US goods as trade tensions with the Trump administration intensify following the collapse of bilateral trade talks.

Canada on Tuesday (August 25) announced counter-tariffs of 15 to 50 per cent on United States goods as tensions between Washington and Ottawa continued to rise after bilateral trade talks aimed at renegotiating commercial ties collapsed. The Canadian government said the retaliatory tariffs will take effect on September 8. Prime Minister Mark Carney had earlier announced "dollar-for-dollar" retaliation in the same timeframe after US President Donald Trump's 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian products came into effect on Saturday. Ottawa said its new duties will match the tariff levels imposed by the US. The measures will affect several sectors, including steel, dairy and electronics. Canada has also announced a $5.4 billion (CA$7.5 billion) aid package for businesses and workers affected by the tariffs. "This is an unprecedented challenge imposed on Canada. But Canada will meet the moment," Canada's Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said. "I think what Canadians can see this morning is that we stand united. We stand united in our response," he added. Also Read: Ajit Doval meets Wang Yi for 25th India-China boundary talks in Beijing, says 'India and China are partners, not competitors' Canada targets key US goods The latest US tariffs affect about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, which account for around 5.5 per cent of Canada's exports to the United States. Under Canada's response, US steel and aluminium products that previously faced a 25 per cent duty will now face tariffs of 50 per cent. Other goods will face 25 per cent tariffs. These include appliances, dairy products such as cheese, and some steel and aluminium derivative products. A smaller group of products will face a 15 per cent duty. This category includes electric equipment and tools. Together, these goods account for about 7.3 per cent of Canada's imports from the United States. Trump steps up criticism of Canada Amid escalating tensions between the two historically close partners, Trump on Tuesday said he was considering renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America". Last year, he pushed for the Gulf of Mexico to be called the "Gulf of America". Canada is currently the second biggest US trading partner in goods this year, behind Mexico. Earlier in the day, Trump also repeated his claim that Canada has been "ripping off the United States as the country lost "on average 60 billion dollars a year in trade for the last 10 years." "They have been charging our Farmers 400% Tariffs, and more. They have driven many wonderful U.S. companies out of business," Trump said in a Truth Social post “For 10 years they wouldn’t certify Gulfstream Jets until I got involved. They wanted 100% of the market for Gulfstream’s Canadian competitor. I deal with many countries, and Canada is easily the most difficult and unreasonable. They feel entitled, but they are not a State, and will be entitled no longer!,” he added.

Canada has announced counter-tariffs of up to 50 per cent on US goods as trade tensions with the Trump administration intensify following the collapse of bilateral trade talks.

Canada hits back at Trump with tariffs of up to 50% on US goods as trade war escalates

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'Europe and Canada stronger together': Carney ‘welcomes’ EU’s associate membership pitch amid strain in US ties

Trump says Canada eager to reach a deal, it could come ‘fairly soon’

Canada announces 15-50% tariffs on US goods, warns of stopping critical minerals

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