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Trump allowed the termination of trade with the EU because of possible membership of Canada

US President Donald Trump has suggested that allowing Britain and the European Union to accept Canada as an associate member could be regarded as a "hostile act." In response, he threatened to impose new tariffs against the bloc.

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US President Donald Trump has suggested that allowing Britain and the European Union to accept Canada as an associate member could be regarded as a "hostile act." In response, he threatened to impose new tariffs against the bloc.

“If the intentions are good, that is normal. If the intentions are bad, we will impose very heavy tariffs on Europe, he said at a rally in North Carolina. It was broadcast by Fox Phoenix.

Mr. Trump also admitted that the United States may stop trade with Europe in certain areas.

On the eve of the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen proposed to make Canada the first associate member of the EU. She said she would offer Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney "something concrete" during her annual message to the European Parliament.

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