Trump threatened to cut trade with the European Union after the bloc proposed to make Canada its first ever associate member.
Trump suggested that the European Union allowing Canada to become an associate member could be a “hostile act” and threatened to respond to the proposed move by imposing more tariffs on the bloc.
Trump conditioned his threat Wednesday on the “intention” of European leaders, saying that, “If it’s a good intention, that’s fine. If it’s a bad intention, we’ll put very heavy tariffs on Europe.” He also suggested the U.S. could cut off trade with Europe in certain areas.
Trump called the prospect of Canada joining the EU “laughable” and called America’s neighbor a “terrible trade partner.”
AP: Trump suggests EU allowing Canada as associate member could be a ‘hostile act’
AFP: Trump threatens EU over ‘hostile’ Canada association plan
France 24: Trump threatens EU with tariffs over ‘laughable’ Canada association plan
Elsewhere: EL PAÍS
