NYT
Trump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up Pushing It Toward the European Union.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Canadian officials confirmed that the European Union extended an invitation for Canada to become an associate member. This development followed statements by President Trump regarding territorial acquisition and trade policy toward Canada. The timing of the E.U. invitation coincided with escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada in early 2026.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/us/politics/trump-canada-51st-state-eu.html
