Trump Threatens EU With Tariffs Over Canada ‘Associate Member’ Offer
The president said he would target the European bloc with tariffs and trade restrictions if he deemed Canada’s membership offer a “hostile act.”
US President Donald Trump has threatened severe tariffs or trade restrictions on the European Union (EU) if the bloc ratifies a plan to make Canada an associate member, according to Reuters. Addressing reporters en route to an event in North Carolina, Trump labeled the proposal as "laughable" and signaled that such a move would be met with "very serious tariffs" or trade limitations from the United States.
Trump clarified that the severity of the response would hinge on the EU's motives; if the objective was deemed hostile, Washington might impose significant tariffs, while a gesture made in good faith would not trigger such action. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the proposal during her State of the Union address on Wednesday, advocating for enhanced alliances among European partners amidst an increasingly unfriendly global landscape.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participated in the event, where von der Leyen emphasized the need for stronger collaboration among allies in the face of global hostility.
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