Canada's latest play in its trade fight with the US: it might join the EU as an 'associate' member

The EU said it could admit Canada as its first "associate" member, potentially deepening Canada-EU economic and political ties. The move comes as Canada seeks to diversify relationships away from the U.S. amid a trade dispute involving President Trump. Any formal arrangement could reduce Canada's dependence on U.S. trade over time, though no terms, timeline, or immediate market impact were provided.