- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated she wanted to work with Prime Minister Mark Carney to deepen cooperation in areas such as trade, defense, and energy.
- US President Donald Trump dismissed the associate membership plan as a joke on September 16 and warned that he might impose high tariffs or halt trade with Europe if the initiative proceeds.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that a Canada-EU alliance would create a beacon for other democracies and that the two are stronger together.
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