Trump Just Hit Canada so Hard They'll Never Recover (Video)

In this 17 September 2026 published video, host Cash Jordan talks about how Canada’s plan to join the EU may signal the ending of their trade war with Trump, but not in the way anyone expected.

Canada is not seeking full membership in the European Union, but instead European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed creating a historic “associate member” status explicitly for Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warmly welcomed the invitation during an address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, frame-working the potential alliance as an “Alliance for the Future”. This pivot toward Europe is heavily driven by an escalating trade war and collapsing trade talks between Canada and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Because Article 49 of the Treaty on European Union restricts full membership to geographically European states, the EU and Canada are attempting to pioneer a brand-new tier of integration. A bespoke framework to deepen integration far beyond Canada’s existing free trade agreement (Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement – CETA). The focus is on establishing a “common prosperity and economic security space”. Key areas of cooperation include securing democratic supply chains for green energy transition materials, building on Canada’s February 2026 entry into the EU’s €150 billion Security Action for Europe (SAFE) loan facility for joint defense procurement, and joint safeguarding and development of AI innovation and Arctic security. A recent Abacus Data survey indicated that 80 percent of Canadians support deeper strategic ties with the EU. Everyday citizens have expressed excitement on social media about potential pathways to easier work permits, study opportunities, and streamlined travel. 

The plan faces severe pushback from the United States and logistical challenges within Europe itself. The precise legal nomenclature and mechanics of this relationship remain undefined. Prime Minister Carney is scheduled to host European leaders for a pivotal Canada-EU Summit in Montreal on October 29–30, 2026, where the concrete structure of the historic alliance will be negotiated in detail. Any final agreement will ultimately be subject to a debate and formal vote in the Canadian Parliament. 

https://youtu.be/wK3ArRgvr0c