# Canada-EU Lovefest

> Canada and EU deepen ties as Trump threatens global order.
- Title: Canada-EU Lovefest · Foreign Policy | Shortify
- Summary: Canada and EU deepen ties as Trump threatens global order. Canada and EU expand partnership beyond trade deals to address security and critical minerals amid…
- Keywords: canada, trade, security, critical minerals, digital trade, safe, multilateralism, trump, ceta, associate membership, security action for europe, Canada-EU
- Source: Foreign Policy — https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/09/30/canada-european-union-membership-trump-ottowa-brussels
- Author: Dimitar Bechev
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: canada, eu, trade, security, critical minerals, digital trade, safe, multilateralism, trump, ceta, associate membership, security action for europe
## Canada-EU partnership
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola meet in Strasbourg on Sept 17.
## EU's interest in Canada
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested Canada's associate membership in September.
## Associate membership debate
The EU has no formal associate membership in its founding treaties, but Article 217 allows for 'association' with third countries.
## CETA agreement
Canada's Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with EU remains tied to commercial policy article.
## Canada's strategic moves
Canada raised prospect of expanding partnership to include critical minerals, AI, energy, space, and financial services.
## Digital trade talks
EU-Canada summit in Montreal aims to advance digital trade agreement talks since March.
## Security cooperation
Canada joined Security Action for Europe (SAFE) in February and could deepen involvement in European rearmament.
## Trump's impact
Canada and EU diversify relations to gain leverage over U.S. policy shifts under Trump.
## EU's strategic shift
EU seeks to strengthen trade ties with Canada to counter economic nationalism.
## Canada's diversification
Canada diversifies external economic relations away from U.S. with deals with Indonesia, UAE, and others.
## Joint call for action
Carney, European Council President, Lula, and Ruto co-signed op-ed urging collective action on global challenges.
## Current challenges
Canada and EU face pressure to balance security and economic interests amid Trump's policies.
## Future outlook
Canada and EU will deepen ties as EU evolves to address global challenges.
## Key takeaway

Canada and EU expand partnership beyond trade deals to address security and critical minerals amid U.S. policy shifts.