# Trump calls EU offer of associate partnership to Canada ‘laughable’

https://mins.news/en/video/62318

- Guardian News, 2026-09-17 08:58 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raqCGZjnpHw

> Donald Trump called the European Union’s proposed associate partnership for Canada “laughable” and threatened “very heavy tariffs” on Europe if the offer was made with “bad intentions.” Ursula von der Leyen said she wanted to open the door to Canada becoming the bloc’s first associate member, while Mark Carney said Ottawa sought a “unique alliance,” not membership.

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