Canada's Carney Backs Closer EU Ties as Trump Objects

In mid-September 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke at the European Parliament in Strasbourg and supported a proposal for Canada to become an associate member of the European Union. Carney said Canada and the EU are "stronger together" and that the alliance would make Canada a "better partner for the US." He also said the EU-Canada alliance could be a model for other democracies.

US President Donald Trump reacted strongly to the proposal, calling it a "hostile act" and raising the threat of tariffs against Canada. Carney also made a critical remark about Trump during his EU address.