President Trump criticized the European Union's proposal to grant Canada associate membership on September 17, 2026, calling it 'laughable' and threatening trade actions against the EU. The EU plan aimed to strengthen cooperation with Canada on technology, defense, and energy.
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Trump derides EU pitch to Canada as 'laughable', threatens more tariffs Reuters
BRUSSELS, Sept 17 - U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to take action against the European Union if it moves forward with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's proposal to make Canada the bloc's first associate member.
Donald Trump reacted angrily Wednesday to an EU proposal to make Canada its first “associate member”, a move that could foster closer ties on tech, defence and energy. Trump derided the proposal as “laughable” and threatened to impose tariffs or even cut trade entirely with the EU if it goes ahead.