Donald Trump has securing Canada’s resource wealth on his mind, and “one of the easiest ways of doing that is absorbing our country. And it is a real thing.”

Summary

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a private meeting inadvertently broadcast via a hot mic, warned that Donald Trump is seriously considering annexing Canada to secure its critical mineral resources.

Speaking to business and labor leaders, Trudeau claimed Trump’s administration is keenly aware of Canada’s resource wealth and sees annexation as a means to control it.

The comments, cut off after staff realized they were audible, underscore growing economic and political tensions.

He also stressed the need to diversify trade, noting, “Geography means we’re always going to both benefit and be challenged by trade with the United States.”

    • comfyEnglish
      2•1 day ago

      Look into the Vietnam War for a quick reference of some challenges an invading US army would face. I think the big two will be:

      Not to mention the likelihood of embargo and other international pressure on a US hostile to NATO countries.

    • @DicJacobusEnglish
      2•1 day ago

      oh theres a lot we can do. but it will immediately be called Terrorism.

    • @[email protected]English
      1•2 days ago

      Canada is one of the founding members of NATO. But so is the USA. Could get interesting, but not in a good way.

      • NιƙƙιDιɱҽʂEnglish
        3•2 days ago

        Article Five states NATO members would be obligated to defend Canada, but who knows what would really happen. Could be the end of NATO as we know it if no one joins in the fight against the US and trust in the system completely breaks down. Russia would have a field day, that’s for sure.