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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.
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