Trump Proposes Annexation of Canada, Citing Trade Grievances and Geographic Unity

President Trump continues to advocate for Canada to become the 51st U.S. state, emphasizing trade disputes and the 'artificial' nature of the border, while Canadian leadership insists on sovereignty.

• President Donald Trump has reiterated his proposal to annex Canada, framing it as a resolution to trade disputes and a geographic enhancement for the U.S.
• Trump criticized Canada as a 'nasty negotiator' in trade, citing high tariffs on U.S. goods like lumber and dairy products.
• Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed willingness to discuss trade reforms but firmly rejected compromising Canadian sovereignty.
• Trump dismissed concerns about Canada potentially becoming a predominantly Democratic ('blue') state if annexed, emphasizing the 'artificial' nature of the U.S.-Canada border.
• The proposal has sparked political and diplomatic debate, with questions about its feasibility, implications for U.S.-Canada relations, and potential shifts in U.S. electoral dynamics.

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