Trump threatens EU tariffs over proposed Canada partnership
US President Donald Trump has threatened the EU with tariffs over European Commission proposals to grant Canada associate membership status in the bloc.
US President Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with severe tariffs and trade restrictions over proposals to grant Canada associate membership status in the bloc.
Trump called European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's proposal "ridiculous" and warned that any move perceived as hostile toward Washington could trigger economic retaliation. However, he suggested that sanctions might be avoided if the European initiative stems from good intentions.
The proposal follows growing diplomatic alignment between Brussels and Ottawa, highlighted earlier by Finnish President Alexander Stubb, amidst rising trade frictions between the US and Canada. Despite Washington's threats, European officials have not withdrawn the initiative.
Sources: 444, HVG, Telex.
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