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Carney welcomes the EU's associate membership proposal as Trump pushes Canada closer to Europe

Carney welcomes the EU's associate membership proposal as Trump pushes Canada closer to Europe

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September 17th, 2026

Carney welcomes the EU's associate membership proposal as Trump pushes Canada closer to Europe

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed one idea. Canada could become the first associate member of the European Union.

El primer ministro canadiense, Mark Carney, celebró la posibilidad de que Canadá sea el primer miembro asociado de la Unión Europea.

He told the European Parliament that closer ties with Europe would protect Canada.

Dijo ante el Parlamento Europeo que vínculos más estrechos con Europa protegerían a Canadá.

In this way, no country could control its markets or harm its sovereignty.

Así, ningún país podría controlar sus mercados ni dañar su soberanía.

Carney admitted that "associate membership" is not yet defined.

Carney reconoció que la "membresía asociada" todavía no está definida.

The relationship with the United States shaped the speech.

La relación con Estados Unidos marcó el discurso.

That relationship has shaped the Canadian economy for decades.

Esa relación ha definido la economía canadiense durante décadas.

Trump's tariffs and economic demands have pushed Ottawa to depend less on its neighbor.

Los aranceles de Trump y sus exigencias económicas han empujado a Ottawa a depender menos de su vecino.

Trump has also talked about making Canada the 51st state.

Trump también ha hablado de convertir a Canadá en el estado número 51.

Carney told journalists that he is not seeking full EU membership.

Carney dijo a los periodistas que no busca la membresía plena en la UE.

The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, made a proposal on Wednesday.

La presidenta de la Comisión Europea, Ursula von der Leyen, hizo una propuesta el miércoles.

She proposed that Canada become the first associate member of the bloc.

Propuso que Canadá sea el primer miembro asociado del bloque.

That status does not exist yet in the treaties.

Ese estatus todavía no existe en los tratados.

She also proposed an "Alliance for the Future".

También propuso una "Alianza para el Futuro".

This alliance would go beyond the current free trade agreement.

Esta alianza iría más allá del actual acuerdo de libre comercio.

Carney will host the EU leaders at a summit in Montreal.

Carney será anfitrión de los líderes de la UE en una cumbre en Montreal.

The summit will be on October 29 and 30.

La cumbre será los días 29 y 30 de octubre.

Canada sends about 70% of its exports to the United States.

Canadá envía cerca del 70% de sus exportaciones a Estados Unidos.

That is why it is very exposed to Trump's tariffs.

Por eso está muy expuesto a los aranceles de Trump.

Trump suggested that the proposed deal with the EU could be a "hostile act".

Trump sugirió que el acuerdo propuesto con la UE podría ser un "acto hostil".

He also threatened Europe with heavy tariffs.

También amenazó con fuertes aranceles a Europa.

When asked about this, Carney said that Canadians are united.

Cuando le preguntaron sobre esto, Carney dijo que los canadienses están unidos.

They reject outside attempts to dictate the country's decisions.

Rechazan los intentos externos de dictar las decisiones del país.

September 17th, 2026

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