A Wart in the Storm

“Canada’s newly proposed associate membership in the European Union will help to secure sovereignty and freedom for the country amid a ‘ferocious storm,’ Prime Minister Mark Carney told the European Parliament on Thursday, adding that the move would also make his nation a better partner for the United States. President Trump, reacting on Wednesday to the potential alliance between Ottawa and Brussels, said the move could be perceived as ‘a hostile act.'” (Of course, what could be more hostile than unity among our allies?) What is Trump threatening in retaliation? Wait for it… Wait for it… “If it’s a bad intention, we’ll put very heavy tariffs on Europe.” NYT (Gift Article): Carney Calls for E.U.-Canada Pact Amid Ferocious Storm.

+ Trump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up Pushing It Toward the European Union.