(VIDEO) Trump Says He May See Canada EU Membership as a “Hostile Act” – Threatens “Very Serious Tariffs” or an End to Trade with Europe
President Trump on Wednesday threatened Canada and the European Union with "very heavy tariffs" or an end to all trade amid the EU's plans to welcome Canada as a member. The move could extend Trump's trade war with Canada to the EU. The post (VIDEO) Trump Says He May See Canada EU Membership as a “Hostile Act” – Threatens “Very Serious Tariffs” or an End to Trade with Europe appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
TL;DR
- President Trump threatened "very heavy tariffs" or an end to trade with Canada and the European Union.
- The threat comes amid the EU's consideration of making Canada an "associate member."
- Trump called Canada a "terrible trade partner" and suggested the EU's move could be a "hostile act."
- This could extend Trump's trade war beyond Canada to include Europe.
- EU Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen reportedly offered Canada associate member status, but some EU members were reportedly blindsided and furious.