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Canada builds ties in Europe and Asia, turning away from U.S. amid trade war

Washington Post World Wednesday 16 September 2026, 10:38 UTC By Ellen Francis 1 min read
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BRUSSELS — Locked in a trade war with President Donald Trump, Canada is pivoting away from the United States and seeking stronger ties in Europe and Asia as a shield against Washington’s volatility. Democracy Dies in Darkness Canada builds ties in Europe and Asia, turning away from U.S. amid trade war The head of the E.U.’s executive branch is proposing “associate membership” for Canada, as Ottawa also pursues new trade deals with China.

BRUSSELS — Locked in a trade war with President Donald Trump, Canada is pivoting away from the United States and seeking stronger ties in Europe and Asia as a shield against Washington’s volatility. Democracy Dies in Darkness Canada builds ties in Europe and Asia, turning away from U.S. amid trade war The head of the E.U.’s executive branch is proposing “associate membership” for Canada, as Ottawa also pursues new trade deals with China.
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