Summary

In a virtual speech at the World Economic Forum, Trump suggested Canada could become a U.S. state to avoid his proposed tariffs on imports.

The remark elicited gasps from the audience.

Trump claimed the U.S. does not need Canadian lumber, energy, or vehicles, vastly overstating the trade deficit between the two nations.

He reiterated his intention to impose tariffs, potentially as high as 25%, on imports from Canada and Mexico starting February 1.

Economists warn such tariffs would raise prices for U.S. consumers.

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[–] Resol@lemmy.world 5 points 5 days ago

Canada is already a state... a SOVEREIGN state.

[–] booganiganie@lemmy.world 5 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

If'n he can point to it on a map

[–] tourist@lemmy.world 13 points 6 days ago

Do you think he wanted to do this last time but ousted everyone who told him that's fucking psychotically stupid?

[–] SneakyWeasel@lemmy.ca 11 points 6 days ago

How about trump can suck my left nut. There, I said it.

[–] PanArab@lemmy.ml 11 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (3 children)

Canada’s economy is dependent on the US. Trump might actually pull this off.

Edit: More context since people are downvoting. Consider the following now picture yourself one of the greedy capitalists in Canada, which is a preferred outcome? Losing your wealth or losing Canadian sovereignty?

Just because I think it is likely doesn’t mean that I think it’s right. This is clearly wrong.

[–] benji@lemm.ee 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Not likely.

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[–] inclementimmigrant@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago

I mean honestly, he's just a giant douche canoe that accurately reflects the level of intelligence and emotional maturity that the most of his fucking deplorable Nazi base is. There's nothing he's here said that isn't what his moronic base says on a daily basis and is more or less a accurate representation of America and Americans by large.

America is a nation of idiots.

[–] Sunsofold@lemmings.world 1 points 4 days ago

I want to see Canada put out an open offer for immediate welcome, territoriship, and instant citizenship for any state along the border that votes to join Canada.

[–] Frogmanfromlake@hexbear.net 4 points 6 days ago

Alberta will be happy to hear that

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