Published 2 months ago • United States • Updated 1 month ago

President Trump threatens Canada over trade war - saying it should become 'cherished 51st state'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to speak with President Donald Trump regarding a trade war with the U.S., as confirmed by Trudeau's office.
Canada is imposing a 25% tariff on $30 billion worth of U.S. Goods in response to new American levies against Canada.
President Trump suggested that Canada should become the '51st state' of the U.S., describing the trade relationship as a 'one-way street.'
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May stated that Trudeau believes the issue is about Canada's sovereignty, emphasizing discussions with opposition leaders.

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1 month ago·Nashville, United States

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Leong: Trump’s trade war with Canada makes no sense — and it’s not supposed to

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2 months ago·Calgary, Canada

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Trump calls out massive subsidies to Canada, repeats call to make it 51st state

Photo: Alamy President Donald Trump criticized American subsidies to Canada on Sunday, repeating his call for the nation to become the 51st state. Trump shared the argument in a post to his Truth Social profile on Sunday among multiple statements related to new tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China. “We pay hundreds of Billions of

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Trump repeats call for Canada to become '51st state' as he begins trade war

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