Trump threatens to cut trade with EU over Canada association plan
Summary
Donald Trump has threatened to cut trade with the European Union if it moves ahead with a plan to make Canada its first associate member. Ursula von der Leyen pitched closer cooperation with Canada on technology, defense and energy as Mark Carney visits Europe for talks.
Key Points
- Trump said the US could impose very serious tariffs or stop trading with Europe if the EU’s Canada plan is seen as hostile.
- Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU’s first associate member and called for a broader alliance for the future.
- Mark Carney is in Europe to deepen Canada-EU ties ahead of an EU-Canada summit in Montreal next month.
- The EU and Canada already cooperate closely through the CETA trade deal and a defense loan programme.
