BRUSSELS — Locked in a trade war with President Donald Trump and pivoting pivoting away from the United States, Canada is seeking stronger ties in Europe and Asia as a shield against Washington’s volatility.
On Wednesday, sitting as a guest of honor inside the European Parliament, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney received an unprecedented offer: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she wants to make Canada the first “associate member” of the 27-nation bloc.
