BRUSSELS, Sept 16 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she wanted to open the door to Canada becoming the EU's first "associate member" in a push to forge new links among allies in "an openly hostile world". The European Commission president said “this is a partnership not against anyone else” in a possible effort to avoid antagonizing Donald Trump. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• BRUSSELS, Sept 16 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she wanted to open the door to Canada becoming the EU's first "associate member" in a push to forge new links among allies in "an openly hostile world".S1

• The European Commission president said “this is a partnership not against anyone else” in a possible effort to avoid antagonizing Donald Trump.S2