In the early hours of 17 September 2026 CEST, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened the European Union with further tariffs and even a suspension of trade in response to a proposal that Canada be offered associate membership of the EU. The statement came after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested Canada could become the bloc’s first associate member.
Trump’s comments warned of “additional tariffs” and the possibility of cutting off trade ties if the EU moved forward with closer formal association with Canada. The announcement did not specify goods, tariff levels or timing.
The exchange highlights rising tensions between the U.S. administration and the EU over trade policy and institutional relations as Brussels considers novel partnerships with non-EU countries. #EU #Canada #Trump #trade #FiatNews
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