Overview

• President Trump posted on Truth Social urging Canadians to vote for him and make Canada the 51st U.S. state, promising economic benefits and no tariffs.
• Trump reiterated his claim that U.S. trade deficits with Canada and Mexico are 'subsidies,' despite economic data showing otherwise.
• Legal experts warn that annexing Canada would create political challenges for Trump, adding 53 House seats likely favoring Democrats.
• Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, newly in office, has declared an end to deep economic integration with the U.S., emphasizing Canada's sovereignty.
• Carney faces opposition from Pierre Poilievre, a conservative candidate with Trump-style populist rhetoric, in a pivotal election for Canada's future direction.