President Donald Trump once again raised the idea of Canada becoming the United States’ “51st state,” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed at a recent campaign event. Carney noted that Trump has mentioned this idea multiple times before, but stressed firmly that it “will never happen.”
The conversation took place just as Canada’s federal election campaign was beginning, and Trump’s comments have added fuel to an already heated political atmosphere.
Trump’s repeated references to making Canada a U.S. state, along with his trade policies—including tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, and automobiles—have become key issues in the election debate.
Trump has also referred to former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as a “governor,” a title reserved for U.S. state leaders, which has unsettled many Canadians.
The prospect of Canada losing its sovereignty has sparked a surge of national pride and calls for strong leadership to counter U.S. pressure.
Both Prime Minister Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre are campaigning on their ability to protect Canada’s economic interests amid the ongoing trade tensions. With early voting already breaking records, the election is shaping up to be heavily influenced by the relationship between Canada and the United States under Trump’s shadow.
SOURCE: BBC NEWS
