# 'Shooting yourself in the foot' As Trump alienates allies, EU invites Canada to be associate member

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Published: 2026-09-19T22:20:02+00:00
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has made an unprecedented offer inviting Canada to become the European Union's first "associate member." The historic proposal comes amid a bitter trade war between Canada and its largest trading partner, the United States, as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to alienate long-time allies with aggressive tariff policies Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/insight-today--6633039/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates news everyday.

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