Trump threatens ‘very heavy tariffs’ after EU proposes Canada as first associate member
WASHINGTON, Sept 17 — US President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to cut trade with the European Union after...
On September 17, US President Donald Trump announced that he would impose "very heavy tariffs" or stop trading with the European Union if it approved Canada as an associate member. The proposal came just before Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was to address the European Parliament. The EU chief, Ursula von der Leyen, suggested Canada become the first associate member during a meeting with Carney.
She proposed closer cooperation in tech, defense, and energy, including a joint Arctic project and increased collaboration on critical minerals, AI, and cyber security. However, Trump criticized the idea, stating he would stop trading with Europe if he viewed it as a hostile act. The EU and Canada have been navigating tariffs and territorial disputes with the US, and Carney is seeking to strengthen ties with the EU as part of a broader alliance.
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