President-elect Donald Trump suggested he may use “economic force” to bring Canada into the United States when speaking to the media on January 7. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on January 9 that the comments are just a distraction from the consequences of Trump’s tariff threats. CGTN Stringer hit the streets of Canada to speak to residents about Trump’s comments and how they will affect U.S.-Canada relations. One described the comments as “ridiculous” and said the U.S. and Canada should work together to deepen cooperation given their long history of trade.

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