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Trump Proposes Making Canada and Mexico U.S. States, Suggests 25% Tariff Over Subsidies

Dec 8, 2024, 03:13 PM

Former President Donald Trump has suggested that Canada and Mexico could become the 51st and 52nd states of the United States if they continue to rely on American subsidies. Trump made these comments during an interview on Meet the Press, where he discussed the possibility of annexing these countries as a response to ongoing trade disputes and border security issues. He has also mentioned imposing a 25% tariff on both nations if they fail to close their borders to prevent the influx of drugs.