If it’s a bad intention, we’ll put very heavy tariffs on Europe,” Trump said. ” …
Trump reacted sharply to the proposal, suggesting that the EU’s plan could be a “hostile act” and warning that the US could respond with higher tariffs on European goods. If it’s a bad intention, we’ll put very heavy tariffs on Europe,” Trump said, while also suggesting that the US could restrict trade with Europe in certain areas. Von der Leyen said the EU and Canada would build on their existing free trade agreement, known as CETA, through a wider partnership called the “Alliance for the Future”. The European Commission president said the proposed partnership would go beyond trade and be based on shared democratic values.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose heavy tariffs on Europe after the European Union proposed giving Canada a new form of membership, in a move that could bring the two sides closer on trade, defence and economic security. “If it’s a good intention, that’s fine. The proposal comes as Canada looks to reduce its dependence on the United States following Trump’s tariffs and repeated remarks about making Canada the 51st US state. The proposed arrangement would aim to create “a common prosperity and economic security space.
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen made the proposal during her annual State of the European Union address on Wednesday, telling Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that she wanted to open the door for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member.