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Trump puts idea of Canada as 51st state ‘behind us,’ says Ambassador Pete Hoekstra
- On May 8, 2025, U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra stated that President Trump has moved past discussions about the possibility of Canada joining the United States as a 51st state.
- This followed Trump’s repeated remarks about Canada joining the U.S. Amid strained relations caused by tariffs and his attacks on Canada’s economy and sovereignty.
- Trump claimed his influence in the recent close Canadian federal election helped shift support from Conservatives to Liberals, who had been trailing by 25 points in December polls.
- Hoekstra stated, "51st state's not coming back," while Prime Minister Mark Carney firmly said Canada is "not for sale, won't be for sale, ever."
- The statements suggest a reset in bilateral relations under Carney but confirm Canada’s continued sovereignty despite past U.S. Provocations and ongoing trade talks.
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