President Trump on Sunday argued that if Canada have been to sign up for america, it will be the biggest factor the neighbors to the north may do.
“I love the people of Canada. We have a great relationship, but if they became our 51st state, it would be the greatest thing they could ever do,” Trump instructed newshounds. “And think of how beautiful that country would be without that artificial line running right through it. Somebody drew it many years ago with a ruler, just a line.”
Trump has time and again reiterated his need to peer Canada transform a part of the U.S., which is one thing Canadian leaders have time and again rejected as an opportunity.
The president additionally instructed Fox Information’s Bret Baier in an interview that aired Sunday “something has to happen” and extra is wanted in 30 days after he agreed to a pause in imposing price lists on Canada for a minimum of a month.
He added, “I think Canada would be much better off being a 51st state.”
“Because we lose $200 billion a year with Canada. And I’m not going to let that happen, it’s too much. Why are we paying $200 billion a year essentially in subsidy to Canada? Now if they are a 51st state, I don’t mind doing it,” Trump mentioned.
Trump and Canadian Top Minister Justin Trudeau agreed to a pause in imposing 25 p.c price lists sooner than they went into impact ultimate week. Canada agreed to safe the northern border and paintings to battle the drift of fentanyl into the U.S., including that it is going to put in force its $1.3 billion border plan and agreed to take different steps to safe the border.
The settlement with Canada reflected a identical deal Trump struck with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum previous that day.