加拿大与欧盟探讨建立准成员国关系

加拿大正在与欧盟讨论建立更紧密的伙伴关系。加拿大总理马克·卡尼周四在欧洲议会发表演讲，表示欢迎欧盟让加拿大成为"准成员国"的"雄心"1。欧委会主席冯德莱恩周三回应表示希望"为加拿大打开大门"1。

这一动向发生在特朗普政府对加拿大施加压力的背景下。特朗普曾提议加拿大成为美国第51州23，并威胁对加拿大征收"严厉关税"2。美国总统特朗普进一步威胁，如果欧盟将加拿大作为首个"准成员国"接纳，将采取行动1。加拿大与欧盟仍在推进建立准成员关系的计划3。

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament on Thursday, expressing Canada's interest in the European Union's proposal to establish an associate member status for Canada 1. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated on Wednesday that she hoped to "open the door" for Canada, signaling the EU's willingness to explore this arrangement 1. Carney welcomed the EU's "ambition" to create such a partnership 1.

The discussions come as Canada faces pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has threatened tariffs against Canada and previously proposed that Canada become the 51st U.S. state 23. Trump has warned that he will take action if the European Union accepts Canada as its first associate member state 1. Trade experts have suggested that Canada's associate member status with the EU could increase costs for the United States 2.

Canada's exploration of a closer relationship with Europe represents an effort to develop alternative international partnerships in response to American trade threats 3. The proposed arrangement, described as a "future alliance," would establish a framework for deepened cooperation between Canada and the European Union 3.