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Donald Trump rhetoric regarding Canada annexation
Overview
Donald Trump has made several remarks regarding the potential incorporation of Canada into the United States. During a rally in Arizona, Trump stated that Canada becoming the 51st state is “the only way this works,” citing trade frictions and suggesting that Canada would face massive tariffs if it does not accept Washington’s rules. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has responded to such sentiments by asserting that “Canada is not for sale.”
Following these comments, Trump revisited the topic during a campaign rally in Kansas, framing the suggestion as a joke. He offered guarantees that if Canada joined the Union, ice hockey would be preserved and ‘O Canada’ would continue to be used as a state anthem.
Entities
Canada · Donald Trump · Merck Animal Health · Kansas · United States
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesDonald Trump jokes about Canada becoming 51st state during Kansas rally
At a Kansas rally, President Trump joked about Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state, promising to let the nation keep ice hockey and its national anthem.
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[POLITICS] 8 sourcesDonald Trump claims Canada will become the 51st U.S. state
Donald Trump claimed during an Arizona rally that Canada will end up as the 51st U.S. state, citing trade tensions and economic dependency as primary drivers for the assertion.
Sources
100percentfedup.com · alternet.org · aydinlik.com.tr · bhaskarlive.in · canadanewsmedia.ca · gistmania.com · hch.tv · polityka.co.pl · qactus.fr · wltreport.com