WorldPingThe US president call the move a ‘hostile act’, as Canada seeks to move closer to the EU and diversify its defence ties Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with “serious tariffs” and a cut to trade after the bloc proposed to make Canada it…
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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.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
The US president threatened heavy tariffs and said the US could cut some trade with Europe over the proposed status.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingTrump, who has frequently clashed with Canada's PM, threatens to cut trade with the European Union in response to the proposal.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
WorldPingThe US House has successfully passed a sanctions bill aimed at Russian officials and the energy sector. This new legislation empowers President Trump to impose tariffs on significant buyers of Russian oil.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingThe European Union's top official backs the Canadian prime minister's push for his country to become the bloc's first "associate member," as Brussels seeks to deepen ties amid pressure from the U.S.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by NPR
WorldPingUrsula von der Leyen has opened door for Canada to become associate member to deepen links in ‘openly hostile world’ Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, has been advocating closer alignment with “middle powers” since January in the face of reckless…
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