President-elect Trump joked about Canada joining the U.S. as the 51st state during talks on trade tariffs.

During a meeting at Mar-a-Lago, President-elect Donald Trump joked with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that Canada should become the 51st US state if a proposed 25% tariff on Canadian goods, aimed at addressing trade and immigration issues, would harm Canada's economy. The conversation also covered the US-Canada border and the $100 billion trade deficit. Despite the tense topics, the meeting was reportedly cordial.

December 03, 2024
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