
The Explanation
The President's Path: Is Canada's EU relationship a threat to Trump?
18 September 2026
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Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda and Bernd Debusmann discuss the European Union's ambition for Canada to become its first-ever "associate member", a status that does not currently exist. They examine what such a partnership could mean for Canada, President Trump’s reaction, and whether deeper ties with Europe could reshape Canada's future relationship with its neighbour.
Senior producer: James Kraft
Editor: James Kraft
Executive producer: Anna Holford


