U.S. President Trump voices doubts about the likelihood of employing military force to annex Canada

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Headline: Trump Denies Plans to Invade Canada, Expresses Doubts About CUSMA Deal in New Interview

Catch up on the latest political banter between US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney! In a frank chat on NBC's "Meet The Press," Trump expressed skepticism about the prospect of using military force against Canada, despite his ongoing push for annexation.

During the interview, Trump said, "I think we're not going to ever get to that point with Canada. I just don't see it happening." However, Trump refused to completely dismiss the possibility of military action in Greenland, citing national and international security concerns.

The heated discussion comes at the heels of Carney's first face-to-face meeting with Trump in Washington this week, where the trade war between the two countries is expected to dominate the conversation. In a friendly tone, Trump referred to the Canadian PM as "a very nice man," acknowledging Carney's recent election victory.

On the topic of trade, Trump reiterated his belief that the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) is not favorable to the US, stating, "We subsidize Canada to the tune of $200 billion a year." In actuality, the US trade deficit with Canada was $63.3 billion in 2024, according to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. A trade deficit is not the same as a subsidy.

However, Canada represents a significant portion of US imports, with 12.6% of all US imports coming from Canada. By contrast, Canada exported 75.9% of its goods to the US. Trump criticized the existing trade relationship, saying, "We don't want their cars, we don't need their energy, we don't even want their energy, we have more than they do."

The recent tariff tussle between the two countries escalated in 2025, with the US imposing a 25% tariff on Canadian automobiles and auto parts in April. In response, Canada applied 25% tariffs on non-CUSMA-compliant U.S. vehicles. The US also expanded steel and aluminum tariffs to all products in March.

The unfolding trade dispute has potentially far-reaching implications, especially given the ongoing US-China trade war. As Canadian supply chains are affected by the US tariffs on Chinese imports, the cross-border trade dynamics are becoming increasingly intricate.

The ball is now in the WTO's court, with Canada initiating a dispute alleging violations of GATT 1994 provisions in the automotive tariff debate. If negotiations fail within 60 days, Canada may earn a formal panel ruling.

Stay tuned for more political updates and heated discussions between world leaders!

-- Reported by The Canadian Press

This article was first published on May 4, 2025.

Enrichments:- In the ongoing US-Canada trade disputes, there are escalating tariffs and WTO challenges, such as: + Automotive Tariffs: The US imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian automobiles and announced 25% tariffs on auto parts, citing national security concerns. Canada retaliated with 25% tariffs on non-CUSMA-compliant US vehicles. + Steel, Aluminum, and Goods Tariffs: The US expanded trade tariffs on steel and aluminum, and Canada retaliated with 25% surtaxes on $29.8 billion worth of US goods.- The trade disputes are entangled with the 2025 US-China trade war, causing collateral damage to Canadian supply chains.- The WTO has been involved in consultations on the trade disputes between the US and Canada. If negotiations fail, Canada may request a formal panel ruling within 60 days.

Trump did not confirm plans for military action against Canada, but expressed doubts about the CUSMA deal in a recent interview, as he continued to voice concerns about Greenland's security.
Amidst heated negotiations, Canada welcomed congratulations from Trump regarding their recent election victory.
In 2025, the U.S. implemented a 25% tariff on Canadian automobiles and auto parts, prompting Canada to impose 25% tariffs on non-CUSMA-compliant American vehicles in response.
The ongoing US-China trade war combined with the escalating US-Canada trade disputes has created complex cross-border trade dynamics, touching upon general news, politics, war-and-conflicts, and the environment.
Initiated by Canada, the World Trade Organization will handle the trade dispute involving alleged violations in the automotive tariff debate between the U.S. and Canada, with a formal panel ruling potential if negotiations fail within 65 days (implying the article was reported in 2026).