US President Donald Trump has threatened the EU with severe tariffs. Trump said the US could impose very heavy tariffs on Europe if the EU moves forward with plans to make Canada its first associate member. If necessary, trade with Europe can also be stopped. Shortly after Trump’s threat, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made it clear that Canada will decide its own foreign policy and agreements with other countries. “Nobody gets to decide who we can make deals with internationally,” Carney said in a speech to the European Parliament on Thursday. Trump angry over proposal to make Canada an ally of EU Trump is angry over the EU’s proposal to make Canada the first associate member of the EU. He described the proposal as ‘laughable’ and even called it a ‘hostile move’ on the part of the EU. Trump told reporters that if the EU’s intentions are good then there is no problem. But if his intentions go bad then be prepared for heavy tariffs on Europe. EU Chief said – Cooperation with Canada is not against anyone. On behalf of the EU, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had said on Wednesday that the plan to make Canada an associate member is not against any other country. He said that this partnership is to increase the strength of EU and Canada. EU Deputy Chief Spokesperson Olof Gill reiterated the same point while responding to Trump’s threat on Thursday morning. The news is continuously updating…
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