Canada wants closer ties with Europe. But what would EU associate membership mean?

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressing the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France on Sept 17.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressing the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France on Sept 17.

LONDON – “Laughable” is how US President Donald Trump dismissed the European Union’s proposal to grant Canada associate member status in the trading bloc.

Yet just in case Europe does proceed with this supposedly ridiculous idea, Trump also warned that he will impose “very heavy tariffs” on the EU.

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