Reacția UE după amenințările lui Trump: „Propunerea noastră nu este îndreptată contra nimănui”

The EU reassured that its partnership proposal with Canada is not anti-American, following Trump's threats of trade retaliation. Ursula von der Leyen suggested Canada as the first associated member of the EU, aiming to strengthen ties amid strained US relations. France supports the initiative but calls for detailed discussions before a final stance. Canada seeks new partners due to its trade conflict with the US, while Europe aims to balance relations with both superpowers. The concept of associated membership lacks a legal definition in EU treaties, though Germany has proposed a similar status for Ukraine.