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Canadian ambassador to US on Trump’s 51st state remarks: ‘We take seriously our sovereignty’

A new Leger poll indicates that 13% of Canadians support the idea of Canada becoming the next U.S. State.
Support for Canada becoming a U.S. State is higher among men at 19% compared to 7% among women, according to the poll.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith remarked that Trump has a 'great sense of humor' regarding the comments about Canada.
Trump stated that the U.S. Does not need anything from Canada, despite Canada being the largest purchaser of U.S. Goods.

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Trump Claims US 'Doesn't Need Anything From Canada', Yet Still Wants It as a State

President Donald Trump said that the U.S. “doesn’t need anything from Canada” during a press conference on Friday—and yet, he still wants the sovereign country to become the 51st state. Canada was mentioned during the question and answer period of his Friday morning Oval Office press conference. Answering one question, Trump claimed that the U.S. did not import anything from Canada. “Remember with Canada, we don’t need their cars, we don’t need …

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Canadian politician claims Trump admin's '51st state' rhetoric is an 'act of war'

President Donald Trump referring to Canada as the U.S.' '51st state' and tariffs on the nation has led a liberal Canadian member of Parliament to claim the administration of committing an 'act of war'

16 days ago·New York, United States

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With talk of a 51st state, a mystery: Why is Trump obsessed with Canada?

A White House official insisted the 51st-state concept is motivated by Trump's belief that annexation would benefit both countries.

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Echo Press

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Letter: Why is President Trump saber rattling over trade with Canada?

To the editor: Why is President Trump saber rattling over trade with Canada? Was this not all settled with USMCA five years ago? If not, are the Canadians in violation of the trade agreement, in other words, are they cheating? I haven't heard anyone allege that. This is the frustrating thing about Trump, whom I voted for three times without any regret. But I have to wonder what purpose it serves to antagonize the Canadians? What purpose does it …

17 days ago

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Windsor Star

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Guest column: Americans have history of expecting Canada to fail, join U.S.

President Donald Trump has dismissed Canada as a failed state. In Trump’s world view, Canada has survived only because it has been propped up and protected by the United States and would be better off becoming the 51st state.

17 days ago·Windsor, Canada

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