AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoEU-Canada Pivot: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a new “associate member” status for Canada as Mark Carney prepares to address the European Parliament, aiming to deepen cooperation on tech, defence, energy and critical minerals—while the Commission insists it’s not aimed at the US. US Tariff Threats: Donald Trump called the idea “laughable,” warning of “very serious tariffs” or even stopping trade with Europe if he deems it a “hostile act.” Enlargement & Security Debate: Georgia’s foreign minister urged EU dialogue with Tbilisi on South Caucasus enlargement experience, while Slovakia’s foreign minister criticized von der Leyen’s speech for lacking a peace plan and warned against duplicating NATO via a new EU Security Council. Energy Watch: A Moldova-focused expert said European gas prices could jump 20% or more if TTF stays above €80, as volatility tied to Middle East developments continues. Trade & Industry: China warned the EU’s procurement draft risks protectionism; separately, EU imports of Russian knitted clothing hit a 25-year high.
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