Prime Minister Mark Carney told European lawmakers that an alliance would help to secure sovereignty and independence for his country. The moves come amid a historic low for U.S. ties with Canada.

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As ties with the U.S. fray, Canada and Europe are pulling closer. But defining a new partnership could prove tricky.

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The bloc’s offer of “associate member” status to Ottawa shows how U.S. allies are pulling closer together. But their plans face significant obstacles.

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Canada and the European Union have been confronting an increasingly challenging relationship with the United States under President Trump.

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