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Donald Trump is not joking about making Canada the 51st state, Justin Trudeau warns in hot mic comments (www.thestar.com)

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a private meeting inadvertently broadcast via a hot mic, warned that Donald Trump is seriously considering annexing Canada to secure its critical mineral resources.

Speaking to business and labor leaders, Trudeau claimed Trump’s administration is keenly aware of Canada’s resource wealth and sees annexation as a means to control it.

The comments, cut off after staff realized they were audible, underscore growing economic and political tensions.

He also stressed the need to diversify trade, noting, “Geography means we’re always going to both benefit and be challenged by trade with the United States.”

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[-] Cantaloupe877@lemmy.world 1 points 5 minutes ago

Does anyone have a video of this recording?

[-] GiantChickDicks@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

I wish Canada would start an immigration program for Americans who don't want to be a part of this shit.

I voted, I'm politically active, and I don't want to be on this ride. While I don't have a sought-after degree, I want to work for and contribute to my community. I have skills that I would be glad to contribute. I would pounce on the chance to get out of this shit hole.

[-] NikkiDimes@lemmy.world 1 points 37 minutes ago

Did you miss the part where Trump is allegedly seriously considering annexation of Canada?

[-] aceshigh@lemmy.world 1 points 8 minutes ago

I think Canada should seriously consider taking over parts of the us.

[-] sith@lemmy.zip 6 points 1 hour ago

Canada should get nukes ASAP.

[-] NikkiDimes@lemmy.world 1 points 36 minutes ago

Omg, nukes and Canda annexation? Wait...are we in the Fallout timeline afterall!?

[-] AfricanGrey@lemmy.zip 10 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

We're entering late stage Nazi when they start trying to forcibly infect other countries. The timeline is accelerating. America desperately wants to become a viral disease bringing their fucked up way of life to everyone whether they like it or not.

[-] gamer@lemm.ee 1 points 23 minutes ago

~~America~~ President Musk desperately wants to become a viral disease bringing their fucked up way of life to everyone whether they like it or not.

FTFY

[-] tym@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

Happy to see the precious metal aspect of this get pubicity, even if accidentally.

This is all about life without China.

Tawain, drones, precious metals. They're all related.

[-] Karla_Smiles02@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

Jeez. No way trumps doing this.

[-] RizzRustbolt@lemmy.world 8 points 4 hours ago

One state with 200 representatives and 1/3rd of the electoral votes... smart.

[-] eugenevdebs@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 hour ago

You act like he'll allow elections again, especially with large voter bases in the "new state" that would remove him from office.

[-] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 11 points 2 hours ago

Much more likely to be one big non-voting territory like Puerto Rico.

[-] hogmomma@lemmy.world 2 points 3 hours ago

I'm guessing it would be broken up into smaller territories.

[-] toddestan@lemm.ee 4 points 1 hour ago

And you'd know they'd gerrymander it into a small handful of high population blue territories and a giant pile of mostly empty red territories.

[-] Gammelfisch@lemmy.world 3 points 4 hours ago

The Canadians and Canadiens should start thinking about their military purchases. Do you rely on a neighbor who is constantly threatening you with a trade war and annexation? Nope. The Orange Fuck-up will end up destroying the US MIC export business and their will be some pissed off wealthy people with deep connections.

[-] ipkpjersi@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 hour ago

I mean, if USA invades, there's nothing we can do.

[-] GiantChickDicks@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 hour ago

Hard disagree. The people can do a lot.

[-] toddestan@lemm.ee 1 points 1 hour ago

Canada is one of the founding members of NATO. But so is the USA. Could get interesting, but not in a good way.

[-] NikkiDimes@lemmy.world 1 points 31 minutes ago* (last edited 30 minutes ago)

Article Five states NATO members would be obligated to defend Canada, but who knows what would really happen. Could be the end of NATO as we know it if no one joins in the fight against the US and trust in the system completely breaks down. Russia would have a field day, that's for sure.

[-] nutsack@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 5 hours ago

can't they just import things like this from Mexico and China

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