Trump Says US Could Halt Trade With EU If Canada Joins Bloc as Associate Member
US President Donald Trump suggested Washington might cut trade ties with the European Union if Canada becomes an associate member, according to a report by Russian news agency TASS.
US President Donald Trump has said the United States could stop trading with the European Union if Canada were to become an associate member of the bloc, according to a report published by the Russian news agency TASS.
According to the report, Trump indicated that Washington's response to such a development would depend on whether he views the move as "a hostile act."
The TASS report did not provide additional details on the context in which Trump made the remarks, nor did it specify a timeline for any potential Canadian association with the EU or immediate reaction from Canadian or European officials.
Trump has previously taken an assertive stance on trade policy involving both Canada and the European Union, though TASS's report did not elaborate on prior statements or actions related to this specific issue.
No official comment from the European Union, Canada, or the White House was included in the TASS report.
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