Trump Threatens Tariffs Against EU
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President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on the European Union if it deepened economic ties with Canada, escalating a transatlantic trade dispute over retaliatory duties.
Reposted by Bessma Momani, Greg Linden, Nicholas A. Christakis
Trump threatens to cut off all trade with Europe if Canada associates closer with the EU
September 16, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Trump threatens to cut off all trade with Europe if Canada associates closer with the EU
Reposted by Simon Lester
Trump threatens to cut off all trade with Europe if Canada associates closer with the EU
September 16, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Trump threatens to cut off all trade with Europe if Canada associates closer with the EU
I double dare you to….
Trump threatens to cut off all trade with Europe if Canada associates closer with the EU
September 16, 2026 at 11:48 PM
I double dare you to….
by Simon Lester
I have a theory that they want to find a way out of the trade war with Canada because it is hurting them in certain swing states, and threatening Europe here rather than Canada maybe supports that. But as with everything, who knows!
Trump threatens to cut off all trade with Europe if Canada associates closer with the EU
September 16, 2026 at 11:11 PM
I have a theory that they want to find a way out of the trade war with Canada because it is hurting them in certain swing states, and threatening Europe here rather than Canada maybe supports that. But as with everything, who knows!
Reposted by David Darmofal
BREAKING: Republicans JUST blocked Democrats' bill that would have ENDED Trump's tariffs on Canada and his ability to keep starting these trade wars.
This would have saved Americans THOUSANDS of dollars.
But Republicans chose once again to put Trump's approval over the American people.
This would have saved Americans THOUSANDS of dollars.
But Republicans chose once again to put Trump's approval over the American people.
September 16, 2026 at 6:19 PM
BREAKING: Republicans JUST blocked Democrats' bill that would have ENDED Trump's tariffs on Canada and his ability to keep starting these trade wars.
This would have saved Americans THOUSANDS of dollars.
But Republicans chose once again to put Trump's approval over the American people.
This would have saved Americans THOUSANDS of dollars.
But Republicans chose once again to put Trump's approval over the American people.
It is...?funny?...that there is so much pearl-clutching in Canada about tapering any exports to the US, when the US President is, quite literally, begging us to stop exporting to them.
September 16, 2026 at 10:09 PM
It is...?funny?...that there is so much pearl-clutching in Canada about tapering any exports to the US, when the US President is, quite literally, begging us to stop exporting to them.
by Simon Lester
From Gary Hufbauer of @piie.com: "Trump's quest for control of critical minerals and oil abroad: History predicts failure"
Trump's quest for control of critical minerals and oil abroad: History predicts failure
Through equity ownership and trade agreements, President Donald Trump has sought to control minerals extracted abroad. He appears to harbor two goals: first, ensure a guaranteed supply of the minerals...
www.piie.com
September 16, 2026 at 8:27 PM
From Gary Hufbauer of @piie.com: "Trump's quest for control of critical minerals and oil abroad: History predicts failure"
U.S. tariffs drive domestic inflation up by nearly 10% amid retaliatory scenarios, though these welfare costs can be effectively mitigated by shifting monetary policy priorities toward employment or expansionary measures. doi.org/10.1016/j.jimonfin....
September 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM
U.S. tariffs drive domestic inflation up by nearly 10% amid retaliatory scenarios, though these welfare costs can be effectively mitigated by shifting monetary policy priorities toward employment or expansionary measures. doi.org/10.1016/j.jimonfin....
18 months ago, a few of us were suggesting that Canada should join the EU - bsky.app/profile/ubis... - and even though it turned out the idea was popular in Canada - bsky.app/profile/ubis... - there was still widespread ridicule of the idea from politics experts. Now it's (sort of) happening...
#Trump is not hiding what he is trying to do to #Canada, starting with 25% tariffs. Canadians have to stop thinking about the USA as a misguided friend right now. Work with #Mexico and other American countries for sure, but also with the #EU, maybe even apply to join. This isn't a joke any more.
Every truly Canadian news outlet needs to lead with a clear, no-bullshit headline:
“Trump Threatens to Ruin and then Annex Canada”.
Will the US-owned Postmedia papers do it? No. Can we hope the rest speak clearly?
“Trump Threatens to Ruin and then Annex Canada”.
Will the US-owned Postmedia papers do it? No. Can we hope the rest speak clearly?
September 16, 2026 at 6:07 PM
18 months ago, a few of us were suggesting that Canada should join the EU - bsky.app/profile/ubis... - and even though it turned out the idea was popular in Canada - bsky.app/profile/ubis... - there was still widespread ridicule of the idea from politics experts. Now it's (sort of) happening...
Reposted by Robert Wolfe
Canada’s merchandise exports to the European Union have risen from $22.9B in 2016 to $42.9B in 2025.
Since 2016, Canada-EU merchandise trade has increased by over 78%.
🔗See the impact: www.international.gc.ca/trade-commer...
Since 2016, Canada-EU merchandise trade has increased by over 78%.
🔗See the impact: www.international.gc.ca/trade-commer...
September 16, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Canada’s merchandise exports to the European Union have risen from $22.9B in 2016 to $42.9B in 2025.
Since 2016, Canada-EU merchandise trade has increased by over 78%.
🔗See the impact: www.international.gc.ca/trade-commer...
Since 2016, Canada-EU merchandise trade has increased by over 78%.
🔗See the impact: www.international.gc.ca/trade-commer...
This paper investigates the effects of global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical risks on the US trade deficits. dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.493...
September 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
This paper investigates the effects of global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical risks on the US trade deficits. dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.493...
by Kate Jackson
So hear me out. Trump wants to lower interest rates so dollars are relatively cheap, making US denominated assets (like exports) relatively cheap, thus boosting exports because people like to buy cheap things, and so this bleat is actually internally coherent if you squint.
September 16, 2026 at 11:05 PM
So hear me out. Trump wants to lower interest rates so dollars are relatively cheap, making US denominated assets (like exports) relatively cheap, thus boosting exports because people like to buy cheap things, and so this bleat is actually internally coherent if you squint.
Reposted by David Darmofal
Tariffs are taxes on the American people. They increase the cost of everything. Rising prices especially hit hard in my home state of Ohio, the largest exporter of goods to Canada in the Great Lakes region. Our Great Lakes economy is the third largest in the world, amounting to over $6 Trillion.
September 16, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Tariffs are taxes on the American people. They increase the cost of everything. Rising prices especially hit hard in my home state of Ohio, the largest exporter of goods to Canada in the Great Lakes region. Our Great Lakes economy is the third largest in the world, amounting to over $6 Trillion.
Less 'EU wants', more Commission President 'would like to work... on opening the door for Canada to be the first associate member of the EU."
Any decision on conferring such a status would rest with the member states... and almost certainly require unanimity...
www.politico.eu/article/eu-w...
Any decision on conferring such a status would rest with the member states... and almost certainly require unanimity...
www.politico.eu/article/eu-w...
EU wants Canada to become ‘associate member,’ von der Leyen says
European Commission president proposes a new “Alliance for the Future” to build on existing trade EU-Canada trade agreement.
www.politico.eu
September 16, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Less 'EU wants', more Commission President 'would like to work... on opening the door for Canada to be the first associate member of the EU."
Any decision on conferring such a status would rest with the member states... and almost certainly require unanimity...
www.politico.eu/article/eu-w...
Any decision on conferring such a status would rest with the member states... and almost certainly require unanimity...
www.politico.eu/article/eu-w...
by Kate Jackson
In other words maybe we could say he wants to manipulate our currency to fight dirty in the global trade game. Why not, china does it.
September 16, 2026 at 11:06 PM
In other words maybe we could say he wants to manipulate our currency to fight dirty in the global trade game. Why not, china does it.
by Amir Attaran
Canada’s average gross wage is higher than the EU’s. Labour mobility is more help to them than us. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/w...
E.U. Offers to Make Canada ‘Associate Member’ as U.S. Ties Weaken for Both
Canada and the European Union have been confronting an increasingly challenging relationship with the United States under President Trump.
www.nytimes.com
September 16, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Canada’s average gross wage is higher than the EU’s. Labour mobility is more help to them than us. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/w...
Trump Blames Ukraine; Sides with Putin's Russia
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/13/b...
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/13/b...
Trump Blames Ukraine for Global Diesel Shortage
President Trump said Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries were “hurting the world,” amid a global energy shock driven primarily by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
www.nytimes.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Trump Blames Ukraine; Sides with Putin's Russia
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/13/b...
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/13/b...
Reposted by Edgar Morgenroth
Canada is welcome in the EU
So let's go further. Let's start by all ratifying CETA.
Let's set up an economic security pact against trade coercion: if Trump puts tariffs on us, we collectively respond with tariffs
@valeriehayer.bsky.social
So let's go further. Let's start by all ratifying CETA.
Let's set up an economic security pact against trade coercion: if Trump puts tariffs on us, we collectively respond with tariffs
@valeriehayer.bsky.social
September 16, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Canada is welcome in the EU
So let's go further. Let's start by all ratifying CETA.
Let's set up an economic security pact against trade coercion: if Trump puts tariffs on us, we collectively respond with tariffs
@valeriehayer.bsky.social
So let's go further. Let's start by all ratifying CETA.
Let's set up an economic security pact against trade coercion: if Trump puts tariffs on us, we collectively respond with tariffs
@valeriehayer.bsky.social
by Victor Asal
E.U. Offers to Make Canada ‘Associate Member’ as U.S. Ties Weaken for Both www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/w...
E.U. Offers to Make Canada ‘Associate Member’ as U.S. Ties Weaken for Both
Canada and the European Union have been confronting an increasingly challenging relationship with the United States under President Trump.
www.nytimes.com
September 16, 2026 at 1:04 PM
E.U. Offers to Make Canada ‘Associate Member’ as U.S. Ties Weaken for Both www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/w...
Reposted by Albert Weale
My Trade Secrets today. As the forthcoming summit will show, the Xi-Trump relationship isn’t “transactional”. Transactions require trust and compliance.
It’s a balance of terror between two presidents battling hard behind the scenes for supply chain and technology dominance.
It’s a balance of terror between two presidents battling hard behind the scenes for supply chain and technology dominance.
The main Trump-Xi summit achievement will be it happening at all
The US and China are in a stand-off rather than a state of agreement
as.ft.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:25 AM
My Trade Secrets today. As the forthcoming summit will show, the Xi-Trump relationship isn’t “transactional”. Transactions require trust and compliance.
It’s a balance of terror between two presidents battling hard behind the scenes for supply chain and technology dominance.
It’s a balance of terror between two presidents battling hard behind the scenes for supply chain and technology dominance.