Trump Says Canada Can Keep Its Anthem
The US president has reiterated the idea that his nation’s northern neighbor “will have to become the 51st state.” Read Full Article at RT.com
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The US President has once again suggested that America’s northern neighbor will “have to become the 51st state.”
US President Donald Trump humorously stated that Canada can retain its national anthem if it were to join the United States. This remark was made during the Republican Governors Association meeting in Washington, DC on Thursday.
Trump has often entertained the notion of integrating Canada into the US, pointing to its reliance on American resources. “We’ll have to work out some deal ... because I do like the ‘O Canada’ all right,” he said, referring to the anthem. “It’s a beautiful thing. I think we’re going to have to keep it for the 51st state.”
The idea of Canada merging with the US has been consistently rejected by Ottawa, with outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau labeling Trump's proposal as a “non-starter.”
Trump's joke came in the context of the ongoing trade tensions between the two nations. “Canada is going to have to pay tariffs on automobiles, lumber, oil and gas, etc., they get 95% of their product from the United States. I think they’ll have to become the 51st state,” the US President contended.
In a witty response, Canadian singer Chantal Kreviazuk altered the anthem's lyrics while performing at a men’s ice hockey game between the US and Canada on Thursday, changing “in all of us command” to “that only us command.” The ‘true north’ secured a 3-2 victory over Team USA in overtime.
Earlier this month, Ottawa retaliated against the US by imposing 25% tariffs on American goods due to Washington's tariffs on Canadian produce, which were implemented as a response to concerns about illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Amid fears of a trade war, both Washington and Ottawa agreed to postpone the enforcement of tariffs until March 4.
Trump has previously claimed that Canada might find it difficult to remain viable without significant financial support from the US, as well as military protection.
Debra A Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
US President Donald Trump humorously stated that Canada can retain its national anthem if it were to join the United States. This remark was made during the Republican Governors Association meeting in Washington, DC on Thursday.
Trump has often entertained the notion of integrating Canada into the US, pointing to its reliance on American resources. “We’ll have to work out some deal ... because I do like the ‘O Canada’ all right,” he said, referring to the anthem. “It’s a beautiful thing. I think we’re going to have to keep it for the 51st state.”
The idea of Canada merging with the US has been consistently rejected by Ottawa, with outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau labeling Trump's proposal as a “non-starter.”
Trump's joke came in the context of the ongoing trade tensions between the two nations. “Canada is going to have to pay tariffs on automobiles, lumber, oil and gas, etc., they get 95% of their product from the United States. I think they’ll have to become the 51st state,” the US President contended.
In a witty response, Canadian singer Chantal Kreviazuk altered the anthem's lyrics while performing at a men’s ice hockey game between the US and Canada on Thursday, changing “in all of us command” to “that only us command.” The ‘true north’ secured a 3-2 victory over Team USA in overtime.
Earlier this month, Ottawa retaliated against the US by imposing 25% tariffs on American goods due to Washington's tariffs on Canadian produce, which were implemented as a response to concerns about illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Amid fears of a trade war, both Washington and Ottawa agreed to postpone the enforcement of tariffs until March 4.
Trump has previously claimed that Canada might find it difficult to remain viable without significant financial support from the US, as well as military protection.
Debra A Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
