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Trump Jokingly Proposes Annexing Canada as 51st State if Tariffs Cripple Economy

Dec 3, 2024, 02:14 AM

President Donald Trump jokingly suggested to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that Canada could become the 51st state of the United States if new U.S. tariffs were to cripple Canada's economy. In their discussions, Trump remarked that if Canada could not handle the impact of the tariffs imposed due to ongoing trade and immigration issues, it might consider joining the U.S., with Trudeau potentially serving as the state's governor. The casual suggestion reflects a bold stance in addressing the trade disputes between the neighboring countries, hinting at an unconventional approach to resolving economic tensions.