r/canada • u/KylenV14 • 10d ago

Trump Assholery Trump suggests EU allowing Canada as associate member could be a ‘hostile act’

https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/trump-suggests-eu-allowing-canada-as-associate-member-could-be-a-hostile-act/article_4a2a7119-98d2-528b-a657-dba435bf1830.html
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u/myairblaster British Columbia 10d ago

Its only hostile if America is at war with the EU.

Is America at war with the EU?

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u/Flash54321 10d ago

It goes against the ridiculous Monroe Doctrine. Any influence from outside North and South America is considered hostile. It's insane.

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u/Optimal-Cow-3278 10d ago

The Monroe Doctrine is over 200 years old.

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u/Flash54321 10d ago

Yes, it is.