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Trump suggests EU allowing Canada as associate member could be a ‘hostile act’

Trump called the proposal a hostile act and said he could impose very heavy tariffs or halt trade with Europe.

  • On Wednesday, President Donald Trump threatened the European Union with "very heavy tariffs" or trade cessation if he deems the bloc's proposal to make Canada its first "associate member" a "hostile act."
  • European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed the unprecedented status during her State of the Union address on Wednesday, aiming to deepen cooperation on defense, technology, and economic security with Canada.
  • Escalating trade tensions between Washington and Ottawa led the U.S. to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods and restrict federal procurement, driving Canada to seek new partnerships .
  • Addressing the European Parliament on Thursday, Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized seeking a "unique alliance" rather than full membership to protect Canadian sovereignty against economic coercion .
  • The Canada-EU summit in Montreal on October 29-30 will define this currently undefined partnership status, though ratification requires unanimous approval from all 27 member states .
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