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EU President Ursula von der Leyen proposes Canada as first associate member

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed on Wednesday that Canada become the EU's first associate member, a move that comes amid increasing tensions with the U.S. President Donald Trump. The proposal aims to deepen ties between Canada and the EU beyond their existing free trade agreement, CETA, and includes plans for a broader partnership covering various sectors. Discussions regarding this potential arrangement are expected to continue at the upcoming Canada-EU summit in October.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed on Wednesday that Canada become the EU's first associate member, a move that comes amid increasing tensions with the U.S. President Donald Trump. The proposal aims to deepen ties between Canada and the EU beyond their existing free trade agreement, CETA, and includes plans for a broader partnership covering various sectors. Discussions regarding this potential arrangement are expected to continue at the upcoming Canada-EU summit in October.

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