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Canada and EU drop associate membership plan in bid to deepen ties

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Briefings

Canada and the European Union announced a joint declaration to deepen strategic ties ahead of a summit in Montreal. They have officially abandoned a proposal for Canada to become an associate member of the EU, a move intended to reduce Canada's dependence on the United States. This decision was made in response to warnings from Donald Trump regarding potential trade barriers.

Key points

• Canada and the European Union announced a joint declaration to deepen strategic ties ahead of a summit in Montreal.
• Canada and the European Union have officially abandoned a proposal for Canada to become an associate member of the EU.

Context

This decision was made in response to warnings from Donald Trump regarding potential trade barriers, as Canada seeks to reduce its reliance on the United States.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a joint declaration stating the abandonment of an associate membership proposal. No specific dates for the summit, number of countries involved, or exact timeline for the new partnership strategy are provided in the source.

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