Von der Leyen proposes Canada as EU's first associate member
The European Commission president made the proposal as U.S. tariffs under Donald Trump push Canada toward closer ties with Europe.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first associate member, according to NPR News.
The overture comes as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs drive Ottawa to seek closer economic and political ties with Europe.
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