Canada-EU Membership Proposal Gains Traction Amid U.S.-Canada Rift

Sigmar Gabriel's suggestion for Canada to partially join the EU highlights growing transatlantic collaboration as Canada defends its sovereignty against U.S. annexation rhetoric.

• Former German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel proposed Canada's partial integration into the European Union as a counterbalance to U.S. policies under President Donald Trump.
• U.S. President Trump has suggested Canada could become the 51st state, prompting strong sovereignty assertions from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
• Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs on U.S. vehicle imports and declared the U.S. no longer a friendly partner, emphasizing the need to protect its national interests.
• Carney has engaged in talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to strengthen trade relations, leveraging the unratified Canada-EU trade agreement (CETA).
• The proposal underscores Europe's efforts to counter U.S. unilateralism and strengthen global alliances through deeper ties with Canada.

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