Summary

Donald Trump suggested Canada could become the U.S.’s “51st state,” claiming it would benefit Canadians through lower taxes and military protection.

The remark follows tensions over Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, which shocked Canadian leaders, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who likened it to betrayal.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dismissed the annexation talk as unserious but unveiled a $1 billion border security plan to address U.S. concerns.

The escalating rhetoric, including insults from Trump ally Elon Musk, highlights strained Canada-U.S. relations ahead of Trump’s second term.

  • @Zron
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    55 hours ago

    Kids these days are born too late to invade the Middle East, but born just in time to invade Canada, apparently.

    I just hope we don’t have to wait all the way until 2077 for the Great War. I want to see deathclaws and super mutants while my eyesight is still good.