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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Graeme Massie

Trump threatens Europe with massive tariffs if it pulls Canada closer

  • President Donald Trump threatened the European Union with heavy tariffs, warning that granting Canada associate membership could be viewed as a hostile act.
  • Trump criticized Canada as a terrible trade partner and dismissed the idea of the country joining the EU as laughable.
  • European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced plans for an Alliance for the Future to deepen economic and democratic ties.
  • Canadian officials clarified that Ottawa is seeking a strategic partnership short of full EU membership to strengthen sovereignty while facilitating living and working rights.
  • Canada's push to deepen ties with Europe follows escalating trade tensions and tariff threats from the United States.

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Trump says EU letting Canada become an associate member could be ‘hostile act’ and threatens to cut off trade

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