A diplomatic escalation has unfolded as the European Union considers granting Canada associate membership, a move the U.S. president has labeled a "hostile act." The proposal has triggered sharp warnings from Washington, with threats of "very serious tariffs" or even halting trade with Europe if the bloc proceeds. The president framed the decision as a test of intent, suggesting retaliation would follow if the move is seen as adversarial. Tensions are rising as the U.S. weighs its response to what it calls an unprecedented shift in transatlantic defense and economic alliances.
The US president call the move a ‘hostile act’, as Canada seeks to move closer to the EU and diversify its defence tiesDonald Trump has threatened the European Union with “serious tariffs” and a cut to trade after the bloc proposed to make Canada its first ever associate member, calling the idea “laughable”.Suggesting the move was a “hostile act”, the US president told reporters he could put “very serious tariffs or stop trading with Europe”. He added: “If it’s a good intention, that’s fine. If it’s a bad intention, we’ll put very heavy tariffs on Europe.” Continue reading...
