Justin Trudeau says “there isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell” on Canada joining the U.S.
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Justin Trudeau says “there isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell” on Canada joining the U.S.

The Hindu  

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he will use “economic force” to make Canada a part of the United States, a comment that attracted sharp reaction from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Don’t forget, we basically protect Canada,” Mr. Trump said. “There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States,” he said in a post on X. ‘Can no longer financially support Canada’ Mr. Trump said he loves the people of Canada, but the United States can no longer financially support Canada.

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Trump's threat to merge Canada with US a distraction from high tariffs: Trudeau
5 days, 6 hours ago

Trump's threat to merge Canada with US a distraction from high tariffs: Trudeau

India Today  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday said that Donald Trump's suggestion of Canada becoming the United States' 51st province is to merely distract everyone from the "negative impacts" of President-elect's proposed hike in tariffs. Referring to Trump's plan to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, Trudeau told American business leaders that the economic move will be counter-productive for both …

Canada on Trump’s proposed union: Thanks, but let’s just Be friends
5 days, 18 hours ago

Canada on Trump’s proposed union: Thanks, but let’s just Be friends

Live Mint  

TORONTO—The last time the U.S. seriously floated the idea of taking over Canada, it was 1866, and the dust had just settled on the Civil War. But the president-elect’s explicit call on Tuesday to coerce Canada into the U.S.—by “economic force," if necessary—has raised patriotic hackles in the normally easygoing country of 40 million people. “One of the reasons Canada …

Justin Trudeau slams door on Donald Trump’s Canada merger proposal: ’Not a snowball’s chance’
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6 days, 21 hours ago

Justin Trudeau slams door on Donald Trump’s Canada merger proposal: ’Not a snowball’s chance’

Live Mint  

Forced to resign as Canada's prime minister over his muted response to Donald Trump's proposal to merge Canada with the United States, Justin Trudeau has finally spoken out, declaring, “not a chance.” This is possibly the first time Justin Trudeau has adopted a strong tone against Donald Trump's proposal to make Canada the 51st state of the United States. In …

‘No military force but…’: Trump on strategy to make Canada 51st US State, Trudeau says ’not a snowball’s chance’
1 week ago

‘No military force but…’: Trump on strategy to make Canada 51st US State, Trudeau says ’not a snowball’s chance’

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would only use "economic force" and not military force against Canada. You get rid of that artificially-drawn line and you take a look at what that looks like, and it would also be much better for national security — don’t forget, we basically protect Canada.” "But here's the problem with Canada, so …

Girl, you're no longer Governor: Elon Musk trolls Trudeau for rejecting merger call
1 week ago

Girl, you're no longer Governor: Elon Musk trolls Trudeau for rejecting merger call

India Today  

Tech titan Elon Musk roasted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after he asserted that there was no chance that Canada would become part of the US, as pitched by President-elect Donald Trump on several occasions. Picking a leaf from Trump's playbook, Musk referred to Trudeau as the "governor of Canada", saying his views do not matter now as he has …

Not a snowball's chance in hell: Trudeau on Trump's US-Canada merger threat
1 week ago

Not a snowball's chance in hell: Trudeau on Trump's US-Canada merger threat

India Today  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau firmly rejected US President-elect Donald Trump's suggestion of using "economic force" to make Canada the 51st US state, emphasising that such a situation is impossible to happen. "There isn't a snowball's chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States," the Canadian Prime Minister tweeted. Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada's Conservative Party, …

Donald Trump mocks Justin Trudeau by offering Canada to become ‘51st US state’: ‘Your country can't survive without…’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Donald Trump mocks Justin Trudeau by offering Canada to become ‘51st US state’: ‘Your country can't survive without…’

Hindustan Times  

On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump took a jab at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by proposing that Canada become the 51st state of the United States. Donald Trump criticized Justin Trudeau and Canada's trade practices, while dissatisfaction with Trudeau grows among Canadians as the next federal election approaches, with the Conservative Party leading in polls. “It would be so much …

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau considers resigning over tariff threat: report
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau considers resigning over tariff threat: report

Raw Story  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly considering submitting his resignation after a public battle over the economy amid U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland quit Monday morning in a surprise move after disagreeing with Trudeau over the threats. "It was a pleasure to have dinner the other night with Governor Justin Trudeau of …

Canadian official threatens to cut off US energy supply over Trump tariff threats
1 month ago

Canadian official threatens to cut off US energy supply over Trump tariff threats

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Canadian officials are threatening to cut off energy supplies to …

‘USA is a threat’: Canadians slam ‘bully’ Trump’s ‘arrogant’ mockery of ‘Governor Trudeau’
1 month ago

‘USA is a threat’: Canadians slam ‘bully’ Trump’s ‘arrogant’ mockery of ‘Governor Trudeau’

Raw Story  

Overnight, President-elect Donald Trump continued his verbal assaults on Canada, America's largest trading partner and a top defense partner, by calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the "Governor" of the "Great State of Canada." "It was a pleasure to have dinner the other night with Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada," Trump wrote on his Truth Social website …

In a fresh jibe, Trump says had dinner with ‘Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada’
1 month ago

In a fresh jibe, Trump says had dinner with ‘Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada’

Firstpost  

Trump, who takes office on Jan. 20, said he would impose a 25 per cent tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico until they clamped down on drugs, particularly fentanyl, and migrants crossing the border, in a move that would appear to violate a free-trade deal Revisiting his “Canada should become the 51st state of the US”, President-elect Donald Trump …

Canadian minister says Trump was joking when he said Canada could become the 51st state
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1 month, 1 week ago

Canadian minister says Trump was joking when he said Canada could become the 51st state

Live Mint  

TORONTO — President-elect Donald Trump was joking when he suggested Canada become the 51st U.S. state during a dinner with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a Canadian minister who attended their recent dinner said Tuesday. Hillman, who sat at an adjacent table to Trudeau and Trump, said Canada is ready to make new investments in border security and there are plans …

‘Maybe Canada should become the 51st state,’ Trump’s swipe at Trudeau tariff complaints: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Maybe Canada should become the 51st state,’ Trump’s swipe at Trudeau tariff complaints: Report

Firstpost  

Following Donald Trump’s announcement of imposing tariffs on day one of his second term, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last week travelled to Florida to meeting the US president-elect During their meeting last week, US President-elect Donald Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that his country should become the 51st states of the United States, according to a report. …

Trump joked Canada could avoid tariffs by becoming 51st US state, says report
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump joked Canada could avoid tariffs by becoming 51st US state, says report

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump joked that Canada could become the 51st US …

Canada should become part of US, Trump quips to Trudeau on tariffs: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Canada should become part of US, Trump quips to Trudeau on tariffs: Report

India Today  

Can't handle aggressive US tariffs? This was President-elect Donald Trump's offer to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the duo dined at the Republican leader's golf estate last week, Fox News reported. The Trump-Trudeau meeting came as the beleaguered Canadian Prime Minister made an unannounced trip to the US after Trump asserted that he would impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian …

What Trudeau told Trump at Mar-a-Lago
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What Trudeau told Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Politico  

Between Monday’s meltdown and a serving of meatloaf at Mar-a-Lago, the pending tariffs were the focus of emergency debate in Ottawa, a special Cabinet meeting, an evening teleconference between Trudeau and his provincial counterparts and a presser at which Ontario Premier Doug Ford likened the threat to “a family member stabbing you in the heart.” Trudeau’s team offered little officially …

Canada’s provincial leaders want a free trade deal with the US that excludes Mexico
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Canada’s provincial leaders want a free trade deal with the US that excludes Mexico

Associated Press  

TORONTO — The leader of Canada’s most populous province said Wednesday that all of the country’s provincial and territorial governments want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s federal government to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with the United States that excludes Mexico. Ontario Premier Doug Ford chaired a phone call with all 13 provincial and territorial premiers and said they want Trudeau …

Canada’s Trudeau revives a Cabinet-level panel to address concerns about a Trump presidency
2 months, 1 week ago

Canada’s Trudeau revives a Cabinet-level panel to address concerns about a Trump presidency

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday he is re-establishing a special Cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations to address his administration’s concerns about another Donald Trump presidency. “Following the election of President Donald Trump for a second term, the Cabinet Committee will focus on critical Canada-U.S. issues,” Trudeau’s office said in a statement Thursday. Trudeau called Trump on …

Canadian political experts weigh impact of US election
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2 months, 1 week ago

Canadian political experts weigh impact of US election

China Daily  

People vote at Longley Elementary School in Maine's 2nd congressional district on Election Day in Lewiston, Maine, US, November 5, 2024. For Canada, Trump's 'America First' rhetoric could spell trouble for industries heavily reliant on US markets," he said. Trump's promise of a 10 percent tariff on all imports could damage Canada's largest export market," Stagg said. "This could strain …

Trudeau cites the U.S.-Canada friendship in a note to Trump
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2 months, 1 week ago

Trudeau cites the U.S.-Canada friendship in a note to Trump

NPR  

Trudeau cites the U.S.-Canada friendship in a note to Trump “Congratulations to Donald Trump on being elected,” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on X Wednesday. “I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity, and security for both of our nations.” Canada’s government got a warning about what a potential second Trump administration might …

Canada is preparing for a second Trump presidency. Trudeau says Trump ‘represents uncertainty’
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Canada is preparing for a second Trump presidency. Trudeau says Trump ‘represents uncertainty’

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Canada’s government is preparing for the possibility that Donald Trump could reach the White House again and the “uncertainty” that would bring, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday. Trump as president called Trudeau “weak” and “dishonest” and attacked Canada’s vital trade. “If there was one thing that President Trump understood, it’s jobs.” Daniel Béland, a political science professor …

Biden-Trudeau meeting: A ‘return to stability’ after Trump
3 years, 10 months ago

Biden-Trudeau meeting: A ‘return to stability’ after Trump

Al Jazeera  

Joe Biden will hold his first official meeting with a foreign leader with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on Tuesday. Montreal, Canada – In 1969, then-Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau famously described Canada’s proximity to the United States as akin to sleeping with an elephant: “No matter how friendly or even-tempered is the beast … one is affected by every …

Canada stunned and worried about Trump trade threats; some locals are 'afraid', some defiant: 'We won't be insulted like that, by a man with no brain'
6 years, 4 months ago

Canada stunned and worried about Trump trade threats; some locals are 'afraid', some defiant: 'We won't be insulted like that, by a man with no brain'

Firstpost  

It started with US President Donald Trump’s attacks on Canadian dairy farmers. “We depend a lot on the U.S.” About 75 percent of Canada’s exports go to the U.S. so the tariff threat looms large after Trump snubbed Canada and reached a preliminary deal with Mexico. “I’m a golfer, and normally I do two trips a year to the U.S. …

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