U.S. President Trump expresses doubt about the likelihood of employing military force to annex Canada
Hear Ya Now, Folks!
Canucky Ducks won't be joining the good ol' U.S. of A as the 51st state anytime soon, according to President Donnie T. In a candid chat with NBC's "Meet The Press," he said it's all talk and wasn't likely to happen. Still, Greenland, well, that's another matter, as Trump sees it as a necessary move for national and international security.
President T and Canada's PM Mark Carney have their first face-to-face smackdown this week in D.C. Trade wars will top the agenda, with Carney working to strike the best deal for the Great North. T gave a friendly shoutout to Carney upon congratulating him on his election victory and admitted the lack of majority could make things a tad tricky.
Talk about the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement — or CUSMA — went down in '21. T was too stoked about it, calling it the hottest deal since sliced bread, while Canuck officials purred like kittens, proclaiming it a win for Canada. But with T back in the White House, it's clear he's got a bone to pick with the continental trade pact.
Border tariffs, fentanyl, steel, aluminum, and automobile duties, oh my! T's not afraid to kiss a few feathers, smackin' Canada and Mexico with some heavy-duty duties. But don't fret, Carney says he's gunning for the best deal for Canada, sweetheart.
As for T wanting to chat about Canada becoming the 51st state, count on it! "Why not talk about it?" T said, "We subsidize them to the tune of $200 billion a year." But let's get real here, folks. That's a whole pile of bull, as the U.S.'s trade deficit with Canada was a mere $63.3 bil in 2024. So, we don't need their cars, lumber, or energy, T swears. But dang it, they do a heck of a lot of business with us: we imported more goods from Mexico and China than from Canada in '24.
So, it looks like the Canadian-American friendship is chillin', but the trade wars got T's blood boilin', hunny! Let's keep watchin' this G'wan Show, shall we?
*Sources: 1. CP, 2. CNN, 3. CBC, 4. CNBC*
*This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 4, 2025.*
- In the upcoming interview with NBC's "Meet The Press," political tensions between President Donnie T and Canada's PM Mark Carney may surface, with trade tariffs likely to be discussed amidst ongoing politics and international environment.
- The ongoing disagreements between the United States and Canada over trade tariffs have been a hot topic in general-news, particularly concerning the Canadian-American relationship, and the potential impact on international security.
