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submitted 7 hours ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world

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Donald Trump suggested Canada could become the U.S.’s “51st state,” claiming it would benefit Canadians through lower taxes and military protection.

The remark follows tensions over Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, which shocked Canadian leaders, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who likened it to betrayal.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dismissed the annexation talk as unserious but unveiled a $1 billion border security plan to address U.S. concerns.

The escalating rhetoric, including insults from Trump ally Elon Musk, highlights strained Canada-U.S. relations ahead of Trump’s second term.

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[-] ninjabard@lemmy.world 15 points 7 hours ago

This might be the single stupidest thing he's ever said.

[-] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 5 points 4 hours ago

This might be the single stupidest thing he's ever said.

I dunno. It's pretty crowded on that list.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 34 points 7 hours ago

Oh I don't know. There's so many options there.

[-] Makeitstop@lemmy.world 9 points 6 hours ago

I wouldn’t be surprised if it wasn't even the dumbest thing he says today.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 7 points 6 hours ago

It definitely doesn't rise to the level of 'electric boat vs. shark.'

[-] Gork@lemm.ee 8 points 5 hours ago

Nuking hurricanes is up there.

[-] FelixCress@lemmy.world 3 points 4 hours ago
[-] ninjabard@lemmy.world 1 points 4 hours ago

That's just regular stupid. Saying an entire country would make a great state is advanced stupid.

this post was submitted on 18 Dec 2024
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