Trump calls Canada ‘terrible trade partner’, threatens tariffs on EU

By The Hindu

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U.S. President Donald Trump on September 16, 2026, dismissed as "laughable" the prospect of Canada becoming the European Union's first associate member, warning he would impose steep tariffs on Europe or curb trade if he viewed any such move as a hostile act. His comments came after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she wanted to open the door to Canada becoming the EU's first "associate member," while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa was seeking a "unique alliance" with the bloc, not membership. Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from ves

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