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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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[-] DaddleDew@lemmy.world 95 points 9 hours ago

I don't think he realises how opposed Canadians are to this idea. Trudeau has been keeping quiet about this because they don't want to feed the troll. Meanwhile this orange moron thinks this means we're on board with this idea.

Canada might not be as wealthy as the US and might be in a housing crisis, but we still see the US as a dystopia for anyone who isn't the richest 5%.

[-] Jamablaya@lemmy.world 1 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

I don't think you've ever been west (or south for that matter, the USA is only a dystopia on TV) of Ontario, nobody much gives a shit either way. Eastern Bastards or Yankee bastards, same difference.

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