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After Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday his intention to step down from his elected post and leadership of the Liberal Party once a new party leader is chosen, President-elect Donald Trump suggested that the Maple Leaf nation become the 51st state of the United States.
In addition to claiming credit for Trudeau's resignation, Trump said that if Canada became another state of the United States, it would not have to worry about tariffs, which it has threatened Mexico with, two of its main trading partners and with which it has a Free Trade Agreement (TMEC).
“Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State. The United States can no longer afford the huge trade deficits and subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat. Justin Trudeau knew this and resigned. If Canada merged with the US, there would be no Tariffs, taxes would be way down, and they would be TOTALLY SECURE from the threat of the Russian and Chinese Ships that constantly surround them. Together, what a great Nation they would be!!!” Trump wrote on the social network TruthSocial.
Trudeau, leader of the Liberal Party for 11 years and prime minister for nine, has been heavily criticized following his meeting with Trump on November 29 after the US president-elect made tariff threats against Canada. The visit has led to resignations in his cabinet and key allies, as well as a sharp decline in his acceptance among his fellow countrymen.
“I intend to step down as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its next leader through a robust, nationally competitive process. Last night, I called on the Liberal Party president to initiate that process. This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I have to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best choice in that election,” Trudeau, 53, said at a news conference in Ottawa.
The current Prime Minister of Canada stressed that Parliament has been paralyzed for months and will remain so until March 24, while a new leader of the Liberal Party is elected.
Donald Trump, who will return to the White House on January 20, has said he will sign an executive order imposing a 25 percent tariff on all products entering the U.S. from Canada.
He then added his disdain to the Canadian Prime Minister, referring to him as the “governor” of the “Great State of Canada.”
Making Greenland Great Again
On Monday evening, Donald Trump suggested that Greenland, a Danish territory, could also join the United States.
“Greenland is an amazing place, and its people will benefit greatly if and when it becomes part of our Nation. We will protect and cherish it in the face of a very ruthless outside world. MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
This morning, Trump again suggested adopting the North Atlantic island.
“Don Jr. and my Representatives landing in Greenland. The reception has been great. They, and the Free World, need security, strength and PEACE! This is a deal that must happen. MAGA. MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!” said the next president of the United States, after Donald Trump Jr announced a trip to that country, clarifying that it was personal and not to meet with the Greenlandic government.
Trump has previously targeted Greenland, writing when announcing his choice for US ambassador to Denmark: “For reasons of national security and freedom around the world, the United States believes ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.”
Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede responded to Trump's comments by saying that Greenland was "not for sale and never will be."
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