# Trump mocks EU's Canada offer, threatens tariffs

> Trump calls EU's Canada proposal 'laughable', vows heavy tariffs.
- Title: Trump mocks EU's Canada offer, threatens tariffs | Shortify
- Summary: Trump calls EU's Canada proposal 'laughable', vows heavy tariffs. Trump criticized EU's attempt to make Canada an EU associate member, warning of 50% tariffs…
- Keywords: trump, canada, trade war, tariffs, urssula von der leyen, mark carney, news, entertainment, mocks, EU's, offer, threatens
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/world-news/eu-boss-proposes-making-canada-associate-member-amid-trade-fight-with-trump
- Published: 2026-09-16T18:13:13+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, eu, canada, trade war, tariffs, urssula von der leyen, mark carney, news, entertainment
## Trump's reaction
Trump called eu's canada proposal laughable.

> I think it's laughable, the whole thing with canada
## EU proposal
Von der Leyen proposed canada as eu's first associate member.

> I would like to work with you on opening the door for canada being the first associate member of the eu
## Trade tensions
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on canadian goods.

> If it's a good intention, that's fine. If it's a bad intention, we'll put very heavy tariffs on europe
## Recent tariffs
Canada slapped 50% tariffs on us goods.

> Carney slapped a 50 percent tariff on american clothing, cheese, metals and wood
## Upcoming action
Trump to hike tariffs on vehicles and parts.

> Trump also has threatened to hike tariffs to 50 percent on all vehicles and automotive parts effective january one
## Key takeaway

Trump criticized EU's attempt to make Canada an EU associate member, warning of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.