Trump Pushes for Canada to Become the 51st State

The U.S. president has repeatedly advocated for annexing Canada, raising concerns over trade tensions and sovereignty.

President Donald Trump has publicly and repeatedly called for Canada to become the 51st state, framing it as a solution to economic and trade disputes.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Trump of attempting to destabilize Canada's economy to make annexation easier, while vowing resistance to the idea.
Trump has imposed fluctuating tariffs on Canadian exports, citing various justifications, including economic integration and border security.
The Trump administration has suggested that annexation would benefit Canadians economically, while Canadian leaders and citizens overwhelmingly reject the idea.
Experts see Trump’s rhetoric as either a negotiation tactic or an unprecedented expansionist ambition, with comparisons drawn to historical territorial acquisitions.