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Trump wanted Canada closer to America; Ottawa is now flirting with the EU instead

Donald Trump’s tariffs and “51st state” rhetoric have coincided with Canada accelerating efforts to diversify away from its heavy dependence on the US. The EU’s proposed “associate member” status could deepen cooperation in trade, defence, energy and technology, but Canada’s nearly $900-billion trade relationship with the US means any economic…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Could Canada become the EU’s first associate member? What we know

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The Independent UK · Sep 16

EU chief calls for European Security Council and closer Canada ties

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday called for a new European Security Council and closer ties with Canada – setting out plans to strengthen the EU's security, back Ukraine through the winter and reduce its reliance on other countries for trade, technology and critical materials.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 16

Canada could become first associate member, European Union chief says

EUROPEAN Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday that she wants to open the door for Canada…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16

EU's von der Leyen calls for pacing frontier AI models

In her State of the Union address, von der Leyen called for pacing the development of frontier AI models due to their disruptive potential, pledging closer safety cooperation with Canada, the UK and other like-minded countries.

Euronews · Sep 16

Fishing waste from as far away as US and Canada washes up on Portuguese beaches

Lobster-fishing plastics have drifted across the Atlantic and washed up on Faial and Pico islands, over 3,000 km away. The oldest item dates back to 1983.

Euronews · Sep 16

India, Canada working to close CEPA before end of 2026: Commerce Secy Rajesh Agarwal

India and Canada are working to conclude their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations this year. The fourth round of talks is currently underway, with two chapters already finalized. Discussions are progressing across all remaining chapters of the proposed agreement. Bilateral trade aims to expand significantly to fifty billion dollars by…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

US-Canada trade war further taxes small businesses as costs rise during the Iran war

Small business owners in the United States and Canada say a trade war between their countries is hurting sales while they are also dealing with rising expenses from higher fuel costs

The Independent UK · Sep 16

‘Maybe they’ll shoot you’: Carney recalls Trump’s joke on Canada-US ties

In a bold economic move, Canada is targeting one trillion dollars in investments over the next five years to create a robust and independent economy. This strategy also includes a substantial increase in defence financing by 2030, reflecting the nation’s response to current trade challenges with the United States. Furthermore,…

The Times of India · Sep 16

Aw shucks: Dolly Parton corn mazes crop up in fields nationwide

Dolly Parton’s megawatt smile and big wavy locks are gracing cornfields across the U.S. and in Canada this fall

The Independent UK · Sep 15