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Canada welcomes EU proposal to become 'associate member'

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  1. philippemnoel · · focus · HN ↗
    As a Canadian, I find this unbelievably good news. Canada, the EU, and other middle powers need to unite. Stronger together, while preserving what makes each country unique.
    1. orochimaaru · · focus · HN ↗
      Are there any tangible economic benefits here? Or is it just a label?
      1. bryanlarsen · · focus · HN ↗
        Europe and Canada are going through a very significant "buy local" phase. If Canadian goods are considered local from the European perspective, that opens up a lot of opportunities.
        1. criddell · · focus · HN ↗
          What does buy local mean if goods shipped from the other side of the planet are considered local?
          1. sandworm101 · · focus · HN ↗
            It means neither will be buying american, which is "good" in that it helps cut ties with the US, which is what america seems to want.
            1. thayne · · focus · HN ↗
              It is what people in control of the US government seem to want. Which is not the same as what the American population wants (although there is a subset that wants it). As an American, it is absolutely not what I want.
              1. badc0ffee · · focus · HN ↗
                If only there was a way for the government to represent the will of the people.
          2. icedrift · · focus · HN ↗
            The same thing, "buy American" means to an American. I.E. A New Yorker might prefer timber from across the continent in California even though Canada is right there.
            1. WarmWash · · focus · HN ↗
              Considering most liberals still are doing this "We considered an EV but a gas car was still is cheaper" song and dance, I would bet all my money that people just stick to whatever is cheapest, as they always do.
          3. gonzalohm · · focus · HN ↗
            Local as in the same economic area
          4. ninalanyon · · focus · HN ↗
            I don't think the movement is "buy local" it's more "buy from people we trust".
          5. madibo3156 · · focus · HN ↗
            Maybe it's something like "make purchasing decisions that maximally bolster your local economy, in aggregate, in the long term, where you deem it suitable for your needs"? Doesn't roll off the tongue though. Buy local.
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