Trump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up Pushing It Toward the European Union.

Source: www.nytimes.com · Section: politics · Bias: Right · Published: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:58:24 GMT

The invitation by the E.U. for Canada to become an “associate member” is a sign of Mr. Trump’s brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America’s closest friends.

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Left: Canada could become the EU's first "associate member" — www.axios.com
Center: Carney to address European lawmakers after Trump threatens EU over proposal to make Canada first associate member – Europe live — www.theguardian.com
Center: Exclusive: Kristen Silverberg named next president and CEO of Business Roundtable — www.axios.com
Center: EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member' — www.bbc.com
Center: EU chief wants Canada as bloc's first associate member — thehill.com
Right: ‘This is nuts’: Trump swiftly rebuked after his latest trade threat against US allies — www.rawstory.com
Right: Trump calls Canada's potential EU associate membership 'laughable,' warns Europe of 'very heavy tariffs' — www.foxbusiness.com
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Right: Battle with Trump is sending Canada into the arms of the E.U. — www.washingtonpost.com

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