Trump Jokes Canada Should Join US As The 51st State As PM Trudeau Faces Political Crisis

Benzinga

Donald Trump suggested Canada should become the 51st state of the US amid escalating tensions with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Trump joked about the idea on Truth Social, claiming it would save Canadians on taxes and military costs. He also referred to Trudeau as the "governor" of Canada. The remarks come as Trudeau faces a political crisis following the resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland over policy disagreements and fears of a potential 25% tariff war under Trump's administration. A recent poll found only 13% of Canadians favor joining the US. Economists warn that proposed tariffs could severely harm Canada's economy.

Transcript

00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02Donald Trump suggested Canada should become the 51st state of the U.S. amid escalating

00:06tensions with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Trump joked about the idea on TruSocial,

00:12claiming it would save Canadians on taxes and military costs. He also referred to Trudeau

00:16as the governor of Canada. The remarks come as Trudeau faces a political crisis

00:20following the resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland over policy disagreements

00:25and fears of a potential 25% tariff war under Trump's administration.

00:30A recent poll found only 13% of Canadians favor the idea of joining the U.S.

00:34Economists warn the proposed tariffs could severely harm Canada's economy.

Category

Transcript

Comments

Recommended