Shafaq News/ On Sunday, US PresidentDonald Trump reiterated his call for Canada to become the 51st US state, amidongoing trade tensions between Washington and Ottawa.
Trump argued that the United Statesprovides “hundreds of billions of dollars to subsidize Canada,” citing what hecalled a “trade deficit” between the two nations, according to AgenceFrance-Presse (AFP).
“Without this massive subsidy,Canada ceases to exist as a viable country,” Trump wrote on Truth Social,adding, “Therefore, Canada should become our cherished 51st state.”
On Saturday, the White Houseannounced new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, citing“national security and economic” concerns. The US will impose a 25% tariff ongoods from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on Canadian energy imports unlessboth countries work with Washington to curb drug smuggling and illegalimmigration. Meanwhile, Chinese imports will face an additional 10% tariff ontop of existing duties, the White House said.
Trump has previously made similarstatements, claiming that the US “does not need Canadian oil, gas, cars, orlumber.” He has also suggested that “removing the imaginary line” between theUS and Canada would be beneficial, expressing admiration for Canadians whilecriticizing what he sees as the “high financial cost of defending them,”arguing that Canada’s vast resources and land could enhance US economic andgeopolitical strength.
Canada quickly dismissed Trump'sremarks, with Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly stating that Canada “will not backdown in the face of threats” and will never become part of the United States.She added that Trump's claims reflect “a fundamental misunderstanding ofCanada’s strength and independence.”
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