Trump Envisions "Great Nation" If Canada Becomes the 51st State of USA Following Trudeau's Resignation

Trump Suggests US-Canada Merger as a Path to a "Great Nation" Following Trudeau's Resignation

US President-elect Donald Trump stirred controversy once again on Monday by proposing the idea of Canada merging with the United States, hours after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation. In a post on Truth Social, Trump suggested that many Canadians would "love" to join the US as the 51st state, claiming that such a move would resolve major trade issues and provide economic benefits to both nations.

“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,” Trump wrote, adding that the merger would eliminate trade barriers and lower taxes for Canadians. He further suggested that Canadians would benefit from heightened security, with no tariffs and protection from international threats, particularly from Russia and China.

Trudeau’s resignation earlier in the day followed mounting discontent within his own party and diminishing public approval, prompting fears that he could be outmatched in the upcoming election by a rising Conservative opposition.

Trump's remarks are the latest in a series of bold statements since his election victory in November, during which he has repeatedly referred to Canada as the "51st state." The incoming president has been vocal about his stance on trade and immigration, even previously threatening a 25 percent tariff on Canadian imports unless Canada took steps to reduce illegal immigration and drug trafficking into the United States.

In his most recent comments, Trump painted a vision of a unified North America, calling it “a great Nation” and envisioning economic prosperity with no tariffs or trade restrictions. His suggestion, while controversial, aligns with his long-standing approach to international relations, which often includes strong demands on trade and border security.

Whether such an idea will gain traction remains uncertain, but Trump’s statements are sure to fuel further debate on the future of US-Canada relations.