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Trudeau Rejects Trump’s Vision Of Canada Becoming The 51st U.S. State

by Celia
Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau firmly rejected the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state of the United States, stating, “It’s not going to happen.”

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In an interview on MSNBC’s Inside with former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Trudeau addressed the recent comments made by President-Elect Donald Trump about annexing Canada. Trump had repeatedly suggested that merging the two nations could be beneficial, particularly for national security.

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While acknowledging Trump’s reputation for keeping people on edge with provocative statements, Trudeau remained resolute. “The 51st state, it’s not going to happen,” he said, emphasizing that Canadians have no desire for such a union.

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Trudeau’s response comes amid growing political challenges in Canada, as the prime minister faces increasing unpopularity ahead of national elections. He announced plans to step down in March once his Liberal Party selects a new leader.

Trump’s rhetoric has included calling Canada’s leader “Governor Trudeau,” a title usually reserved for U.S. state leaders, further fueling the speculation. However, Trudeau shrugged off the jabs, saying, “I tend to focus on the substantive things, and not on people choosing nicknames for me. If I were that thin-skinned, I probably wouldn’t last that long in politics.”

The prime minister pointed out that one of the fundamental reasons Canada will not join the U.S. is the overwhelming sentiment of the Canadian people. He stated that when Canadians define their national identity, a key point is their distinction from Americans. “Canadians are incredibly proud of being Canadian,” Trudeau noted, adding, “We’re not Americans.”

Earlier this week, Trudeau was even more blunt, saying there was “not a snowball’s chance in hell” that Canada and the U.S. would merge. His focus, instead, remains on addressing the potential economic fallout from Trump’s proposed tariffs, which could significantly impact Canada’s economy. Trudeau warned that a 25% tariff on Canadian goods would hurt both nations, leading to higher prices for American consumers and possibly retaliatory measures from Canada.

Amid tensions, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith met with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate over the weekend to discuss strengthening U.S.-Canada energy ties, given Alberta’s role as a major oil and gas exporter.

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