US President Trump threatens new tariffs on EU if Canada becomes associate member
- US President Trump on Thursday threatened new tariffs on the EU if it lets Canada become an associate member.
- He called such a move a potential "hostile act," warning of "very serious tariffs" or halting trade with Europe.
- Trump called the prospect of Canada joining the EU "laughable" and described it as a "terrible trade partner."
- The remarks came after EU chief Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the plan for Canada's associate membership.
Source: moneycontrol.com
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