# Trump says US may halt trade with EU if Canada becomes associated member

https://mins.news/en/item/62029

- TASS, 2026-09-17 03:18 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2188747

> President Donald Trump said the United States could stop trading on many items with European countries, or impose very heavy tariffs, if Canada is granted associate-member status in the European Union. He said the response would depend on whether he viewed the move as hostile and on European leaders’ intentions. Ursula von der Leyen said the EU would invite Canada to become its first associated member.

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