(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 has threatened “very heavy tariffs” or an end to all trade with Canada and the European Union if the EU proceeds with plans to welcome Canada as a member. Trump described Canada as a “terrible trade partner” and indicated that such a move by the EU could be seen as a “hostile act.” This potential action could expand Trump’s existing trade war with Canada to include European nations.

• 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.