Trump threatens EU with ‘serious tariffs’ after proposal to make Canada first associate member – Europe live

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says such a partnership is for the European Union’s ‘common strength’ 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.” Continue reading...