Canada alliance plan 'not against anyone', EU says after Trump threat

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada an 'associate member' of the EU, stating that the initiative is not aimed against the United States, according to trade spokesperson Olof Gill. This proposal came after President Trump threatened to impose 'very serious tariffs' if the plan goes ahead. Von der Leyen emphasized the importance of cooperation in areas such as critical minerals and AI during a speech before the European Parliament.