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EU says the alliance with Canada "is not directed against anyone" after Trump's threats
Von der Leyen proposed a new associate status for Canada as Carney backed deeper cooperation on trade, defense and energy.
- European Union leaders rejected President Donald Trump's claim that a planned partnership with Canada constitutes a "hostile act," with reports on Thursday indicating the bloc remains unimpressed by the characterization.
- Trump labeled the plan a "hostile act" in North Carolina Wednesday, responding to European Commission President Ursula's proposal to make Canada the European Union's first-ever "associate member."
- France's European affairs minister Benjamin Haddad stated on Thursday that the United States holds no veto over the bloc, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described the proposed alignment as "natural."
- President Donald Trump threatened, "If it's a bad intention, we'll put very heavy tariffs on Europe," though he added, "If it's a good intention, that's fine," regarding the move.
- European Union Commission spokesperson Olof Gill emphasized the partnership aims for "common strength," as leaders signal they intend to maintain strategic autonomy and refuse to be influenced by foreign powers.
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During his speech, the Canadian Prime Minister made the audience laugh by imitating the famous gesture of the US President.
·Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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The Canadian Prime Minister made fun of the US President Donald Trump's gestures in a speech.
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Agi.it(Agenzia Vista) Ottawa, Canada 18 September 2026 Mimando the famous gesture of the "arms to accordion" typical of Donald Trump, the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has ripped the laughs of the room during the presentation of the maxi plan for clean energies. Carney has emphasized the scope of the investment, pairs to approximately 70 billion Canadian dollars, comparing the infrastructural impact of the initiative to the power of well 18 Hoov…
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