Trump Threatens EU Trade Break as Bloc Courts Canada for Associate Membership

‼️ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU is paving the way for Canada to become the bloc’s first associate member, a move that prompted Donald Trump to threaten tariffs or a complete trade halt if it proceeds. The proposal marks a notable policy shift for the EU, which had been cool toward Germany’s similar associate-membership proposal for Ukraine in May.

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