Trump responds to Canadian leader's resignation
US President-elect Donald Trump has suggested that Canada should officially align with its southern neighbor following Justin Trudeau's resignation. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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US President-elect Donald Trump has put forth the idea that Canada could officially join as the 51st state of the United States, following the resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from party leadership.
Trudeau announced his departure on Monday, attributing it to “internal battles” within the Liberal Party. He will continue to serve as caretaker prime minister until the party elects a new leader, as the country gears up for a parliamentary election due by the end of October.
“Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State,” Trump stated on his Truth Social platform Monday afternoon. He added that “The United States can no longer suffer the massive Trade Deficits and Subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat. Justin Trudeau knew this, and resigned.”
According to Trump, a “merger” between the two nations would eliminate tariffs, lead to lower taxes for Canadians, and offer both countries increased security against "the threat of the Russian and Chinese Ships that are constantly surrounding them." He concluded, “Together, what a great Nation it would be!!!”
Trudeau's resignation appears to have been influenced, at least in part, by Trump's threat of a 25% tariff on goods crossing the borders from both Canada and Mexico. The president-elect accused both countries of facilitating illegal immigration while accruing unfair trade surpluses with the US, a situation he claims is exacerbated by abuses of free-trade agreements. The looming tariff prompted the resignation of Trudeau's deputy, Chrystia Freeland, thereby creating a divide within the Liberal Party.
The Canadian leader attempted to engage directly with Trump, traveling to the president-elect's residence in Florida for discussions in early December. During a dinner at Mar-a-Lago, Trump humorously referred to Trudeau as “governor” and suggested that Canada should become the 51st state.
Since then, Trump has continued to entertain the notion, even speculating on the possibility of splitting Canada into two states along political lines: one conservative and one liberal. He has also mentioned the idea of acquiring Greenland, the autonomous territory of Denmark located near Canada's northeast coast.
Canada was established from the remaining British territories in North America after the original 13 colonies gained independence in the 18th century. While the government in Ottawa has largely dismissed Trump's unification comments, investor and TV personality Kevin O’Leary has claimed that a significant portion of the Canadian population would support such a move.
Trump's remarks about Canada coincided with the US Congress's recent certification of the results of the 2024 presidential election, paving the way for him to be inaugurated as the 47th president in two weeks.
Mark B Thomas for TROIB News
Trudeau announced his departure on Monday, attributing it to “internal battles” within the Liberal Party. He will continue to serve as caretaker prime minister until the party elects a new leader, as the country gears up for a parliamentary election due by the end of October.
“Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State,” Trump stated on his Truth Social platform Monday afternoon. He added that “The United States can no longer suffer the massive Trade Deficits and Subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat. Justin Trudeau knew this, and resigned.”
According to Trump, a “merger” between the two nations would eliminate tariffs, lead to lower taxes for Canadians, and offer both countries increased security against "the threat of the Russian and Chinese Ships that are constantly surrounding them." He concluded, “Together, what a great Nation it would be!!!”
Trudeau's resignation appears to have been influenced, at least in part, by Trump's threat of a 25% tariff on goods crossing the borders from both Canada and Mexico. The president-elect accused both countries of facilitating illegal immigration while accruing unfair trade surpluses with the US, a situation he claims is exacerbated by abuses of free-trade agreements. The looming tariff prompted the resignation of Trudeau's deputy, Chrystia Freeland, thereby creating a divide within the Liberal Party.
The Canadian leader attempted to engage directly with Trump, traveling to the president-elect's residence in Florida for discussions in early December. During a dinner at Mar-a-Lago, Trump humorously referred to Trudeau as “governor” and suggested that Canada should become the 51st state.
Since then, Trump has continued to entertain the notion, even speculating on the possibility of splitting Canada into two states along political lines: one conservative and one liberal. He has also mentioned the idea of acquiring Greenland, the autonomous territory of Denmark located near Canada's northeast coast.
Canada was established from the remaining British territories in North America after the original 13 colonies gained independence in the 18th century. While the government in Ottawa has largely dismissed Trump's unification comments, investor and TV personality Kevin O’Leary has claimed that a significant portion of the Canadian population would support such a move.
Trump's remarks about Canada coincided with the US Congress's recent certification of the results of the 2024 presidential election, paving the way for him to be inaugurated as the 47th president in two weeks.
Mark B Thomas for TROIB News
