Trump threatens EU with ‘serious tariffs’ after proposal to make Canada first associate member – Europe live
US President Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with tariffs following a proposal to grant Canada associate member status. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces political instability ahead of upcoming state elections.
Why it matters
The threat of trade tariffs signals potential volatility in transatlantic relations, while the German political situation could impact European stability.
US president Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with “serious tariffs” and a cut to trade after the bloc proposed to make Canada its first ever associate member, calling the idea “laughable”.
Suggesting the move was a “hostile act”, the US president told reporters he could put “very serious tariffs or stop trading with Europe”. He added: “If it’s a good intention, that’s fine. If it’s a bad intention, we’ll put very heavy tariffs on Europe .”
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney – fresh from watching Everton’s Carabao Cup win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in Liverpool – will address the European parliament late morning. Let’s see if he has anything to say on this.
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