US President Donald Trump has once again proposed that Canada become the 51st state of the United States, citing economic benefits and enhanced military protection as incentives. The suggestion comes amid an escalating trade dispute between the two countries, sparked by Trump’s imposition of a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico.

The proposal has been met with immediate and widespread rejection from Canadian officials across the political spectrum, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphasizing that Canada remains fully committed to its national sovereignty.

On Sunday, Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to argue that the US is unfairly subsidizing Canada, stating: “We pay hundreds of billions of dollars to subsidize Canada. Why? There is no reason.” He further suggested that without US support, Canada would struggle to remain viable as an independent nation.

Trump framed his proposal as a way to shield Canadians from economic hardship, promising “much lower taxes, and far better military protection for the people of Canada – and no tariffs!” He claimed that by joining the United States, Canada could bypass the escalating trade tensions and benefit from a more favorable economic structure under US governance.

Trump’s statement follows his recent tariff hike, which he justified as necessary to address illegal immigration and drug trafficking concerns. While acknowledging that the tariffs might cause “some pain” for Americans, he argued that they were essential for long-term national security and economic prosperity.

In response to Trump’s renewed proposal, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

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