U.S. President Donald Trump says that if Canada joins the European Union as a proposed associate member intended as a “hostile act” against the United States, he may impose tariffs on Europe or halt trade with the bloc.
Trump was asked about European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal for Canada to become an associate member by reporters Sept. 16 in Charlotte, N.C., while on the way to a campaign rally in support of Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley.
“I think it’s laughable,” Trump said, while calling Canada a “terrible trade partner.” He added that if the intention behind the initiative is a “hostile act,” he would impose consequences. …