'Hostile act': Trump threatens EU with tariffs over Canada associate-membership proposal

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said EU is opening the door for Canada to become the first associate member of the 27-member bloc.

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  • European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said EU is opening the door for Canada to become the first associate member of the 27-member bloc.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:55:35 UTC.

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  6. Trump calls EU offer to Canada of associate membership ‘laughable’, while threatening tariffs

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