Canada is on the other end of the Atlantic — but that still might not stop it from becoming the 28th member state of the European Union, some experts believe. As U.S. President Donald Trump‘s talk of tariffs and annexation continues to sour U.S.-Canada relations, some — including, reportedly, Germany’s former foreign minister Sigmar Gabriel — have floated the idea of Canada joining the EU. Supporters of the idea have cited the EU’s need for minerals and other natural resources, of which Canada has plenty. The two also share similar views on governance, social issues and the climate crisis. While an interesting thought experiment, Canada becoming an EU member state remains highly improbable, experts in foreign affairs said. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/donald-trump-is-driving-a-wedge-between-canada-and-the-united-states-could-we-join/article_1d00895c-dda1-11ef-a59f-f76e89591126.html