January 1, Trump Warns Canada Over EU Move

Wyatt’s Take

• Trump sees the EU bid as a threat to American workers
• Heavy tariffs are on the table if Canada plays games
• Canada should focus on fair trade, not new alliances

President Donald Trump called the possibility of Canada becoming the first associate member of the European Union (EU) “laughable,” and warned of “heavy tariffs” for the union if the move signals ill intentions.

“It is laughable that Canada would even consider such a move.”

Dear @MarkJCarney we want to bring the relationship with Canada to the highest level possible.

I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to being the first associate member of the EU.

And create a common prosperity and economic security space. pic.twitter.com/GqIjGBz6aY

 — Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) September 16, 2026

.@POTUS on Canada possibly becoming an associate member of the European Union:

"I think it's laughable… Canada has been a terrible trade partner… If I think it's at all an hostile act, I will put very serious tariffs or stop trading with Europe on many things." pic.twitter.com/AWOFLAZc8I

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) September 16, 2026

The alliance between Canada and Europe is not defined by what we oppose. It is about what we are for: freedom, solidarity, prosperity, sustainability. An alliance strong enough so that no one can dictate our choices.

Europe and Canada are each strong. Europe and Canada are even… pic.twitter.com/RW85Z0EauJ

— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) September 17, 2026

Trump added that any bad intentions behind the idea would be met with serious consequences.

“If there is bad intention, there will be heavy tariffs.”

Wyatt Matters

Middle America still believes in putting American jobs and fair trade first, and this kind of foreign maneuvering only reminds folks why strong leadership matters at the kitchen table.