Trump threatens heavy tariffs if Canada moves toward EU associate status
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President Trump warned of “very heavy tariffs” on Europe if Canada becomes an EU associate member, a concept EU chief Ursula von der Leyen floated to deepen EU–Canada ties. Canada downplayed the idea, saying there’s no such status in EU law and that Ottawa is focused on results while seeking to diversify away from the U.S. as a trade dispute persists.
- Trump threatens to impose ‘serious tariffs’ on Europe if Canada joins EU as associate member Politico
- 'Hostile act': Trump threatens EU with tariffs over Canada associate-membership proposal CNBC
- EU Chief Backs Canada’s Push to Become Bloc’s First Associate Member WSJ
- World in Brief: The EU invites Canada into the fold; US Treasury yield hits 19-year high economist.com
- Donald Trump says Canada’s bid for EU ‘associate membership’ is a ‘hostile act’ Financial Times
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