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Donald Trump suggested Canada could become the U.S.’s “51st state,” claiming it would benefit Canadians through lower taxes and military protection.

The remark follows tensions over Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, which shocked Canadian leaders, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who likened it to betrayal.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dismissed the annexation talk as unserious but unveiled a $1 billion border security plan to address U.S. concerns.

The escalating rhetoric, including insults from Trump ally Elon Musk, highlights strained Canada-U.S. relations ahead of Trump’s second term.

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[-] revelrous@sopuli.xyz 6 points 6 hours ago

Oh I hope you 1812 us and take NY for your trouble. He's being a fucking prick, trying to pick a fight to get trade partners on the defensive and rile up any american left with a soul. He always needs an enemy for his base. Hopefully at least this pisses off the ottawa trucker people?

[-] WoodScientist@lemmy.world 1 points 17 minutes ago* (last edited 17 minutes ago)

Scene: Canadian armies are moving down into Oregon and Washington

Everyone in OR and WA: "no, please, don't conquer us, anything but that! Oh hey, what do you know, we all seemed to have forgotten where we put all our guns. Guess we're defenseless. Oh well."

[-] DaddleDew@lemmy.world 7 points 6 hours ago

NGL, a lot of the Ottawa truckers are the kind of people who would welcome it.

[-] revelrous@sopuli.xyz 3 points 4 hours ago
[-] Jamablaya@lemmy.world 1 points 26 minutes ago

They never claimed to be patriots, they weren't there because they love this country, they were their because they hate this government. They might like the people and the land, but the government is the country, really, and it's nothing to be proud of anymore.

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