# ‘Laughable’: Trump threatens to cut EU trade over Canada ties

https://mins.news/en/item/62463

- France 24, 2026-09-17 10:35 UTC
- Politics
- Original: http://www.france24.com/en/video/20260917-laughable-trump-threatens-to-cut-eu-trade-over-canada-ties

> Donald Trump reacted angrily to the EU’s proposal to make Canada its first associate member, saying the move could deepen cooperation on technology, defence and energy. He called the idea “laughable” and threatened tariffs or a complete trade cutoff with the EU if it proceeds.

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