Overview
- President Trump stated in a Time Magazine interview that he is serious about Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state, dismissing claims that he is 'trolling.'
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Trump raised the idea during their March 28 call, though Carney emphasized Canada's sovereignty and dismissed the proposal.
- Polling shows widespread Canadian opposition to annexation, with only 10-13% support overall, though younger Canadians show higher openness at over 40% in some surveys.
- Trump justified his stance by citing alleged U.S. economic and military costs in supporting Canada, claiming annexation as a solution.
- The remarks have intensified discussions on Canada-U.S. relations during Canada's ongoing federal election, where sovereignty and trade are key issues.