Trump says Canada becoming EU ‘associate member’ could be ‘hostile act’

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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The US president threatened heavy tariffs and said the US could cut some trade with Europe over the proposed status.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:30:23 UTC.

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  1. EU rolls out red carpet to Canada to become its first 'associate member'

  2. Trump says Canada becoming EU ‘associate member’ could be ‘hostile act’

  3. EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'

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

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

  6. UK and Canada discuss AI risks and defence ties in first bilateral meeting

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