- Donald Trump has threatened Canada with economic hardship unless it agrees to become the 51st U.S. state, citing American subsidies to its economy
- The U.S. imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, prompting strong retaliation and warnings of rising consumer prices in America
- Canadian and Mexican leaders rejected Trumps remarks, with Trudeau urging Canadians to support local products and Mexico condemning U.S. accusations
Trump has not ruled out the use of force to achieve his military goals.Source: Getty Images”We pay hundreds of Billions of Dollars to SUBSIDIZE Canada. Why? There is no reason,” Trump stated.”We don’t need anything they have. We have unlimited Energy, should make our own Cars, and have more Lumber than we can ever use.””Therefore, Canada should become our Cherished 51st State. Much lower taxes, and far better military protection for the people of Canada – AND NO TARIFFS!” he declared.Canada and Mexico push back”It will have real consequences for you, the American people,” Trudeau said.”I would just say to our allies around the world: watch this closely, you could be next, and in the meantime, stand by your friends,” Goodale said.”We categorically reject the White House’s slander,” Sheinbaum said.”If the United States government wanted to address the serious fentanyl consumption in their country, they could fight the sale of drugs on their own streets, which they don’t do.”Growing trade war concernsFull list of countries whose citizens Trump is deporting
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