Trump Threatens EU Heavy Tariffs Over Canada Associate Membership Offer

Donald Trump criticized the EU's offer of associate membership to Canada as "laughable" and threatened heavy tariffs if the move was made with "bad intentions." European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed opening associate membership to Canada following Canadian PM Mark Carney's interest in a closer relationship with the bloc. The comments highlight growing trade tensions between the US and EU amid shifting geopolitical alliances.