US EditionCould Canada really become the 51st US state? Here’s what it would take
- President Donald Trump has suggested that Canada should become the 51st U.S. state to eliminate tariffs and the border, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau insists Canada will never be a state.
- Congress must approve any new state, and Trump has indicated he would support Canada's admission, but no legislation is currently moving forward.
- Polling shows Americans generally view Canada positively, while Canadians feel betrayed by Trump's tariff threats, leading to protests at sports events.
- If Canada joined, it would have a population of 41.6 million, gaining 55 House seats and 57 Electoral College votes, significantly impacting U.S. elections.
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Trump's 51st state threats are just performance, says former Republican congressman
As Canadian leaders piece together just how serious U.S. President Donald Trump is over making Canada the 51st American state, a former Republican congressman says it's all a performance — and Canada shouldn’t be afraid.
Mendota Marsh: Oscar Fox wants to add Canada to the United States
Lewis Crane is upset that Donald Trump wants to make Canada the 51st state. Oscar Fox thinks we should add all 10 Canadian provinces and three terrorities to the union in this week's Mendota Marsh.
Made in Canada flag business booming for Ontario company after Trump tariffs, 51st state threats
The Canadian flag — which many fly as a source of national pride — officially flew for the first time on Feb. 15, 1965. It’s also the first year Barrie’s The Flag Store started and it has been producing Canadian-made flags ever since.
Could Canada really become the 51st U.S. state? Here’s what it would take
President Donald Trump has repeatedly said Canada should be the 51st U.S. state as he proposes erasing the 5,525-mile-long border that separates the countries and alleviating the need for tariffs he's threatened against one of America's top allies and trading partners.
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