More regulations, fewer families—explaining N. America
More regulations, fewer families—explaining N. America's housing crisis: Peter Copeland & Tim Carney
Lithuania – A shining city on the front lines of democracy: Active Measures with Marcus Kolga

As Trudeau resigns, Trump doubles down on Canada becoming 51st state – National [Video]

Categories
Canadian Economy and Markets

In the wake of Justin Trudeau’s announcement Monday that he will step down as Canada’s prime minister and leader of the Liberal party, incoming U.S. president Donald Trump is, once again, claiming that many Canadians want to see our country become a U.S. state.

In a post to his social media platform Truth Social Monday, Trump wrote “many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State.

“The United States can no longer suffer the massive Trade Deficits and Subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat. Justin Trudeau knew this, and resigned,” he continued, adding that if Canada “merged” with the U.S., “there would be no Tariffs, taxes would go way down, and they would be TOTALLY SECURE from the threat of the Russian and Chinese Ships that are constantly surrounding them.”

Story continues below advertisement

It’s the latest in a series of recent digs Trump has made about Canada joining the U.S. — before Trudeau announced his resignation — Trump …

Building Better: Solving the housing crisis
Building Better: Solving the housing crisis
Japan’s struggle against disinformation: Kyoko Kuwahara for Inside Policy