Trump threatens EU tariffs over proposed Canadian associate membership
U.S. President Donald Trump warned of tariffs against the EU after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed granting Canada associate membership.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with severe tariffs and potential trade halts if Brussels grants associate membership to Canada. Speaking to reporters, Trump described European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's initiative as "ridiculous" and warned that Washington could interpret the move as a hostile gesture.
Trump stated that the American response would depend on European motives, remarking, "If it's done in good faith, then fine. If bad faith," Washington might take punitive economic measures. The dispute follows growing diplomatic alignment between Ottawa and Brussels amid heightened tensions between Canada and the United States.
Sources: 444, HVG, Telex.
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