In a move that has stunned both American and Canadian political circles, US President-elect Donald Trump recently shared maps on his Truth Social platform depicting Canada as part of the United States. The provocative images, posted on January 7, have reignited debates about sovereignty and diplomacy. Trump’s controversial act follows repeated assertions that Canadians would be better off under US rule-a claim swiftly dismissed by Canadian officials.

Trump’s first post featured a map of the United States and Canada as a single nation, with the state border erased and the words “United States” superimposed on the merged entity. Shortly after, he posted another image showing both nations’ territories painted in the colors of the US flag, captioned “Oh Canada.” These posts came just hours after Canadian officials rejected his claims that absorbing Canada would benefit its citizens.

During a press conference on the same day, Trump doubled down on his stance, suggesting that the US could use “economic force” to achieve this vision. He threatened to impose harsh tariffs on Canadian goods if Ottawa resisted. “You get rid of that artificially-drawn line,” Trump said, “and you take a look at what that looks like. It would also be much better for national security.”

This statement aligns with Trump’s previous rhetoric, which often emphasizes economic leverage and national security. However, his remarks about erasing the border have drawn widespread........

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