Trump Threatens EU Tariffs as Canada’s Closer Ties With Europe Raise Tensions - 17/09/2026
he could impose serious tariffs on Europe, or even halt trade in certain areas, if he considers the EU’s plans for closer ties with Canada to be a “hostile act”.The warning follows European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s suggestion that Canada could become an associate member of the EU, as Canada looks to strengthen its economic and security relationship with Europe.Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is due to address the European Parliament in Strasbourg today, with the changing relationship between Canada, Europe and the US firmly in focus.What could this mean for EU-US…
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