Trudeau dismisses Trump's annexation remarks as absurd fantasy
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has firmly rejected the possibility of Canada being annexed by the United States in response to suggestions made by President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday. "There isn't a snowball's chance in hell," the Canadian politician wrote on the platform X.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau categorically denied that Canada could become part of the United States. In his post on platform X, Trudeau emphasized that "There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States."
The Canadian Prime Minister responded to statements by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who suggested using "economic force" to annex Canada to the USA.
The Republican later admitted that he did not have the right to annex any country to the United States. However, he continued reiterating earlier claims that the USA supposedly economically supports Canada.
On the other hand, Trudeau emphasized that Canada and the USA are the most significant trade and security partners, which benefits both countries. Canadian media, including the broadcaster CBC, described Trump's statements as "pompous."
Economic relations between Canada and the USA
Donald Trump, who had previously announced a 25% tariff on goods from Canada, stated that the USA "does not need" imports of Canadian automotive goods, lumber, and dairy products.
Meanwhile, in 2022, Canadians sold goods valued at £374 billion to their neighbour. The United States is the largest recipient of Canadian oil.
Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Melanie Joly, also commented on Trump's statements, writing on platform X that "President-elect Trump’s comments show a complete lack of understanding of what makes Canada a strong country. Our economy is strong. Our people are strong. We will never back down in the face of threats."
One of the important elements of Canada's history is the retaliation against the USA in 1812, when British troops, in response to an attack by Americans, set fire to, among other places, the White House and the Capitol in 1814.
