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First Thing: Trump threatens EU with tariffs over membership offer to Canada

Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, is due to address the European parliament on Thursday. Plus, how the attention economy overwhelmed children’s TV

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17

Carney accuses Trump of weaponising trade after president condemns ‘laughable’ EU-Canada membership

The U.S. president was not impressed after EU leader Ursula von der Leyen opened the door for Canada to become an associate member

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Carney embraces a proposal for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has embraced the prospect of his country becoming the European Union’s first associate member

The Independent UK · Sep 17

India secures 1.9 MT steel export quota to EU, expects total access to reach 2.8 MT

India secured a 1.9 million tonne annual steel export quota to the European Union. Exporters anticipate an additional 0.9 million tonne from residual quotas. This agreement protects the EU's steel industry against global overcapacity issues. Indian steel exports will face the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. The pact is expected…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

The 'Canaduropean' Union: Canada an associate member of the EU?

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, September 17: Will Canada become an associate member of the EU? Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen floated the idea in a speech but did not give any details about what it would entail. The press is reacting with scepticism. Also, Le Monde profiles some of the…

France 24 · Sep 17

Porsche Makes First EV Cell Using 100% Recycled Cathode Materials

Porsche and Cylib turn end-of-life EV packs into new cathode material, anticipating stricter European battery recovery, traceability, and passport rules.

Motor1 · Sep 17

EU defence chief says a ‘painful response’ to Russian hybrid threats is needed

Senior Baltic European Commissioners tell Euronews they are supportive of Ursula von der Leyen’s bold plans to turbocharge European defence, from a "painful" anti-hybrid warfare playbook to a new political security group.

Euronews · Sep 17

Trump threatens Europe with massive tariffs if it pulls Canada closer

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The Independent UK · Sep 17

Europe and Canada are 'strong, even stronger together', Carney tells European Parliament

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament on Thursday, welcoming the ambition for Canada to become an EU associate member. "Canada and Europe are stronger, even stronger together," he said, a day after US President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs and to cut trade ties with the EU…

France 24 · Sep 17

Australia and New Zealand could follow Canada into associated EU membership, Metsola tells Euronews

Metsola tells Euronews pitch for “associate membership” with Canada will strengthen cooperation with like-minded countries and incite new ones.

Euronews · Sep 17