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European Jewish News · Sep 17, 2026

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Europe: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed a proposal for Canada to become the EU’s first “associate member”, during an address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The unprecedented status was proposed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as the two sides seek closer ties on defence, technology, energy and trade. US President Donald Trump called the proposal “laughable” and threatened “very serious tariffs” or restrictions on trade with Europe if he considers the move hostile to the US. Join EJN:

Europe: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed a proposal for Canada to become the EU’s first “associate member”, during an address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The unprecedented status was proposed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as the two sides seek closer ties on defence, technology, energy and trade. US President Donald Trump called the proposal “laughable” and threatened “very serious tariffs” or restrictions on trade with Europe if he considers the move hostile to the US. Join EJN: https://wa.me/447443160130?text=Hi!%20I%20would%20like%20to%20subscribe%20to%20the%20EJN.%20My%20name%20is:%20

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