Trump Threatens EU Tariffs Over Canada Proposal

President Trump threatened severe tariffs against the European Union if it proceeds with a proposal to make Canada an associate member. The EU defended the plan as a measure for common strength.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shakes hands with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in Strasbourg, France, September 16, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman

United States President Donald Trump threatened the European Union with heavy tariffs over a proposal to make Canada an associate member. The move escalates transatlantic trade tensions following earlier disputes over cross-border commerce. Trump called the European Commission initiative laughable and warned of retaliatory trade barriers if the bloc proceeds.

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