EU proposes Canada as its first "associate member" amid US tariffs and calls for a "unique alliance."

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed creating an "associate member" status for Canada, a move seen as a striking overture as US President Donald Trump's tariffs push Ottawa closer to Europe. The proposal, announced during von der Leyen's State of the Union address, would establish an Alliance for the Future covering economic security, technology, and closer defense industry integration. Trump reacted by suggesting the move could be a "hostile act" and threatened more tariffs on the EU.