Donald Trump amenință UE cu tarife dacă Canada devine „membru asociat” al blocului

President Trump warned that the potential acceptance of Canada as an EU associate member could be seen as a hostile act, leading to new tariffs on European goods. He criticized the idea and Canada as a trading partner, stating that the U.S. response would depend on European leaders' intentions. The proposal for Canada to become an associate member was made by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, aiming for deeper cooperation beyond the current trade agreement. The status is not yet defined, and any move would require support from EU member states. This comes amid ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada, with Trump recently signing a memorandum excluding Canadian products from federal purchases.