Former President Donald Trump suggested merging Canada into the United States, citing trade benefits and security advantages. The proposal was met with strong opposition from Canadian officials and leaders from across the political spectrum.
Donald Trump has suggested a plan to annex Canada , claiming it would eliminate trade deficits and enhance security. He stated that many Canadians desire to be the 51st state and that merging with the US would eliminate tariffs and reduce taxes. Trump also asserted that Canada would benefit from the US's protection against Russian and Chinese ships.
Justin Trudeau, Canada's outgoing Prime Minister, vehemently rejected Trump's idea, emphasizing the benefits of the existing trade and security partnership between the two countries. Canadian officials, including Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, condemned Trump's proposal. The opposition to Trump's plan transcends party lines, with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and New Democratic Party leader Jameet Singh both denouncing it. Canada is the US's largest trading partner, but the US has a significant trade deficit with Canada, primarily due to Canadian oil exports. At the same press conference, Trump also announced his intention to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America
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