Milan, September 17 (LaPresse) – At a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, US President Donald Trump stated that allowing Canada to become an associate member of the European Union could constitute a “hostile act,” threatening to respond to such a proposal by imposing further tariffs on the bloc. Trump’s comments were a response to statements by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who proposed paving the way for Canada to become the first associate member of the European Union. Trump made his threat contingent on the “intentions” of European leaders, stating: “If the intention is good, fine. If the intention is bad, we will impose very heavy tariffs on Europe.” The tycoon also hinted that the United States could disrupt trade with Europe in certain sectors.
EU, Trump: “If Canada becomes an associate member, I will impose heavy new tariffs”
Milan, September 17 (LaPresse) – At a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, US President Donald Trump stated that allowing Canada to become an associate member of the European Union could constitute a “hostile act,” threatening to respond to such a proposal by imposing further tariffs on the bloc. Trump’s comments were a response to statements by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who proposed paving the way for Canada to become the first associate member of the European Union. Trump made his threat contingent on the “intentions” of European leaders, stating: “If the intention is good, fine. If the intention is bad, we will impose very heavy tariffs on Europe.” The tycoon also hinted that the United States could disrupt trade with Europe in certain sectors.