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Donald Trump reiterated his claim that Canada would be better as the U.S.’s 51st state, citing trade imbalances and lower taxes.

He also announced new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada, despite a recent 30-day reprieve.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has not formally responded, but a government source said they await official confirmation.

Trump criticized Canada’s defense spending and border security, despite recent Canadian commitments.

Canada previously retaliated against similar tariffs in 2018 before a 2019 trade deal resolved the dispute.

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[–] devils_advocate@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago (2 children)

The US army is much larger and better equipped than the Canadian army.

What % of the US army would be happy to obey an order to invade Canada. At what level if seniority? What justification could be given to sure up the troops?

[–] Saleh@feddit.org 4 points 1 day ago

The same could be asked about the Vietnam invasion, the First Gulf War, Iraq invasion, Afghanistan invasion... From my perspective none of these had any convincing reason to give to the people, still Vietnam lasted for almost two decades. The occupation of Afghanistan also lasted two decades and there is still US troops in Iraq.

If push comes to shove some bullshit reasons will be made up and i don't trust the US executive to not obey. They are also letting some mid twenties kid fuck up the treasury system to hide payments being made or not made. And this is directly risking their own salaries.

[–] HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago

Nevermind that Canada has more than a few MAGA supporters/fascists in our military, so can't count on 100% support from them.