Trump says Canada would have ‘much better’ health coverage as a state
- Donald Trump expressed a desire for Canada to become the 51st U.S. State, claiming Canadians would receive better health coverage and a significant tax cut if this occurred.
- Canadian politician Chrystia Freeland responded, stating, "President Trump, Canada is not for sale; we are strong, independent, and will never let your health insurers profit off Canadians."
- Trump alleged that the U.S. Subsidizes Canada, stating, "We lose $200 billion a year to Canada..."
- The conversation highlights ongoing tensions regarding trade and health care between the U.S. And Canada.
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Trump again claims Canada will become the 51st state
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Donald Trump’s ‘sales pitch for Canada to join’ US as 51st state: ‘Big tax cut, better health coverage’
US President Donald Trump also said Canadians won't “have to worry about the military” and would get “better health coverage” if Canada becomes the US' 51st state.
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