Trump suggests EU allowing Canada as associate member could be a ‘hostile act’
- On Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, President Donald Trump threatened to impose heavy tariffs or halt trade with the European Union if it grants Canada associate membership, warning the move could be a "hostile act."
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed the status during her State of the Union address in Strasbourg, France, arguing new partnerships are needed in "an openly hostile world."
- During a campaign stop in Charlotte, North Carolina, Trump dismissed the prospect as "laughable" and labeled Canada a "terrible trade partner," though he conditioned his retaliation on European leaders' "intention."
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney previously walked away from a "bad deal," leaving reciprocal tariffs of 15% to 50% on roughly $20 billion in goods already in effect."
- The administration's stance remains fluid pending further diplomatic interpretation, leaving stakeholders to account for the potential of broad trade restrictions as the European Commission advances its integration proposal.
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President Donald Trump sparked an angry backlash Wednesday after threatening to punish Europe if Canada forms a closer alliance with the European Union.Speaking to reporters in Charlotte, North Carolina, Trump called the prospect of Canada becoming the EU’s first associate member “laughable” and described the longtime U.S. ally as "a terrible trade partner.”“And if they do that, if I think it’s a hostile act, I will put very serious tariffs or s…
(Washington = Yonhap News) Correspondent Lee Yu-mi = U.S. President Donald Trump on the 16th (local time) [addressed] the European Union (EU) offering Canada the status of the EU's first associate member...
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