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Trump Proposes Canada and Mexico Become U.S. States After Meeting with Trudeau, Citing $400 Billion in Subsidies

Dec 10, 2024, 08:45 AM

President Donald Trump has proposed the potential annexation of Canada and Mexico as states of the United States. During a recent meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Trump highlighted the substantial financial subsidies the U.S. provides to both countries, amounting to over $100 billion annually for Canada and nearly $300 billion for Mexico. He suggested that if the U.S. is to continue subsidizing these nations, it may be more beneficial for them to become states. Trump's remarks were made public during an interview with NBC, where he reiterated his stance on the issue, prompting discussions about the future of U.S.-Canada-Mexico relations.