Trump Threatens EU Tariffs Over Proposal to Grant Canada Associate Membership
President Trump called a European Commission proposal to make Canada the EU's first associate member a 'hostile act,' according to a CNBC report.
President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on the European Union in response to a proposal that would allow Canada to become an associate member of the 27-nation bloc, according to a report by CNBC.
The report said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU is opening the door for Canada to become the first associate member of the union.
According to CNBC, Trump characterized the proposal as a 'hostile act' and warned that the United States would respond with tariffs against the EU if the plan moved forward.
CNBC's report did not provide further details on the scope of the proposed associate membership, the timeline for any decision, or the specific tariffs Trump might impose.
Neither the White House, the European Commission, nor the Canadian government issued additional public statements beyond those cited in the report at the time of publication.
Sources
- 'Hostile act': Trump threatens EU with tariffs over Canada associate membership proposal — CNBC — Top News
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