Donald Trump turns screw in trade war, telling Trudeau: ‘Canada should be 51st US state’ | World | News [Video]

Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau have not always seen eye to eye (Image: Getty)

Donald Trump has launched an extraordinary attack on Canada, suggesting the country is only viable because of US subsidies and proposing it become “our cherished 51st state.”

The US president’s comments come amid escalating tensions after his decision to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian imports, which prompted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to hit back with retaliatory measures.

Posting on his Truth Social platform, Mr Trump wrote: “We pay hundreds of Billions of Dollars to SUBSIDIZE Canada. Why? There is no reason. We don’t need anything they have.

“We have unlimited Energy, should make our own Cars, and have more Lumber than we can ever use. Without this massive subsidy, Canada ceases to exist as a viable Country.

“Harsh but true! Therefore, Canada should become our Cherished 51st State. Much lower taxes, and far better military protection for the people of Canada – AND NO TARIFFS!”

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