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On September 30, 2025, Donald Trump revived his proposal for Canada to become the 51st U.S. state, citing tariffs and missile defense.
On September 30, 2025, President Donald Trump revived his proposal that Canada become the 51st U.S. state during a speech to military officials at Quantico, Virginia, suggesting Canada could join for free in exchange for adopting the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense system.
He cited economic pressures, including U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods like steel, aluminum, automobiles, and upcoming lumber duties, as reasons for the move.
Despite recent diplomatic efforts by Prime Minister Mark Carney, including pausing Canada’s digital services tax and adjusting retaliatory tariffs, no trade agreement has resolved ongoing tensions.
Trump previously cited a $71 billion cost for Canada’s entry.
The military audience offered no reaction, consistent with non-partisan norms.
Canada’s government did not comment on the remarks.
El 30 de septiembre de 2025, Donald Trump revivió su propuesta para que Canadá se convirtiera en el 51o estado de los Estados Unidos, citando aranceles y defensa antimisiles.