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Donald Trump wants to annex Canada to gain access to its critical minerals, Trudeau says (www.theglobeandmail.com)
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told an economic summit on Friday that he believes U.S. President Donald Trump is sincere in his desire to annex Canada and that this stems from the American leader’s interest in gaining access to this country’s critical minerals, a source said.

Mr. Trudeau made the comments to an audience of about 200 business leaders, trade experts and union executives in Toronto who have gathered to map out ways to boost economic growth and attract new capital investment in the face of the looming threat of U.S. protectionism.

Mr. Trump has repeatedly proposed to Canada in recent months that it could avoid tariffs if it agreed to a political union with the United States. He has mockingly referred to Mr. Trudeau as the governor of the 51st state.

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[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Trump loves military show cases. He would probably want a full force just so he can feel strong.

[–] Majorllama@lemmy.world -1 points 3 days ago (3 children)

Yeah you're probably right.

Unfortunately for Canada we could probably wipe out their entire military with one air craft carrier and I promise you there are more than enough active service member that would be willing to attack Canada if the order did come.

I think we would all prefer if it didn't come to that, but if we did go to war with Canada I don't think it would be a particularly long war.

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

I sincerely hope we never come anywhere near finding out.

[–] Majorllama@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

You and me both brother.

[–] Spacehooks@reddthat.com 2 points 3 days ago

The insurgency would be nothing like America has seen before. Candians are basically identical to avg American. Good luck keeping a massive 1st country that doesn't want you and have of your own country wanted to join them.