After Trump threat, EU says Canada alliance plan ‘not against anyone’.

The European Commission announced on Thursday that a proposal to grant Canada associate member status within the European Union is not directed against the United States. The statement follows threats from President Donald Trump regarding trade ties in response to the initiative, which he reportedly characterized as laughable. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen introduced the plan during a meeting with Canadian leadership at the European Parliament in Brussels.

This unprecedented overture marks a significant shift in EU-Canada relations. While the European Commission maintains that the partnership is not intended to undermine the United States, the move has drawn immediate scrutiny from the American administration, highlighting tensions over international trade alliances and the bloc's diplomatic outreach.