Title: The boomerang effect: New pathways between Europe and CanadaAuthor: Manuel Manrique Castro
Publication: Manuel Manrique Castro on Substack
Date: September 24, 2026
Summary: The article describes how Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs and annexation prompted Canada under Prime Minister Mark Carney to strengthen international alliances, including pursuing closer ties with Europe. It reports that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed exploring a relationship that could make Canada the European Union’s first associated state. Carney argued that cooperation among countries committed to democracy, human rights, sovereignty, and multilateralism can help them withstand political and commercial pressure.
Quotes:
“We are in the midst of a rupture, not a transition.”
“A single tree will come down in it. A forest will not.”
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