Canada might ‘join’ the European Union
Sep. 21, 2026
Q: Leaders of the European Union (EU) said last week that Canada could become the first “associate member” of the political and economic bloc of 27 European nations. The proposal came as U.S. relations with both Canada and the EU have deteriorated under President Donald Trump. Where is Canada?
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Q: Canada and the United States have been key trading partners and allies for generations. After Trump repeatedly called for Canada to become a “51st state” and imposed high tariffs, four out of five Canadians want closer ties to the EU. Which has the largest economy?
A. Canada
B. China
C. European Union
D. United States
Q: Trump called Canada a “terrible trade partner” and threatened to stop some trade with the EU if he thought a membership deal was a “hostile act.” What is the largest trading partner of the United States?
A. Canada
B. China
C. European Union
D. Mexico
Q: China has a trade surplus of $1.189 trillion, while the United States has a trade deficit of $901 billion. Which of China’s largest trading partners has the biggest deficit?
A. Canada
B. China
C. European Union
D. Mexico
Q: The United States is the EU’s largest trading partner. Which nation is the second-largest partner?
A. China
B. India
C. Turkey
D. United Kingdom
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