- devara
- 10 Dec 2024 04:12 AM
- DonaldTrump, JustinTrudeau, Canada, 51stState
US President-elect Donald Trump, known for his bold and often humorous remarks, joked about making Canada the "51st state" during a recent social media post. In the post on Truth Social, Trump referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as "Governor of the Great State of Canada." This came a week after a dinner between Trump and Trudeau at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
During the dinner, Trump raised the possibility of imposing a 25% tariff on Canadian imports unless Canada addressed immigration issues. Trudeau warned that such tariffs could harm the Canadian economy. Trump responded humorously, suggesting Canada could become the 51st state of the US, with Trudeau becoming a Governor. The joke, made light of a serious trade concern, left Trudeau laughing nervously. The two also discussed issues such as fentanyl, immigration, and trade relations between the US and Canada.
The dinner was described by both leaders as "productive," although Trudeau avoided commenting on the tariff issue. Canada's trade is heavily reliant on the US, and high tariffs would severely affect its economy. Despite the humorous banter, the meeting allowed both leaders to discuss key issues, including fair trade deals and US-Canada relations.