Trump's Statehood Suggestion: A Joke or a Threat?

U. S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly proposed that Canada become the 51st state. This idea, once seen as a joke, is now causing concern. Canada's finance minister, Dominic LeBlanc, believes Trump's suggestion is an attempt to disrupt relations and create chaos. Trump has said he'd use 'economic force' to make this happen, though he doesn't plan to invade. He's also considering acquiring Greenland and the Panama Canal by force. LeBlanc is working to prevent a 25% tariff on Canadian goods and has announced he won't run for prime minister to focus on this.Liberal lawmaker Judy Sgro urged Trump to focus on his own country's issues. Immigration Minister Marc Miller dismissed the idea as ridiculous. Canada exports a significant amount of goods to the U. S. , including energy, steel, and aluminum. If Trump imposes tariffs, Canada may retaliate by targeting U. S. products.