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Trump threatens EU with ‘serious tariffs’ after proposal to make Canada first associate member – Europe live

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says such a partnership is for the European Union’s ‘common strength’ in Brussels The 27-member EU has never had an associate membership category, although it has close ties with Norway, Iceland and Switzerland, allowing deep economic integration with these countries, who follow many EU rules.
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