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Donald Trump doubles down and declares he will make Canada 51st State

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^{Published in Politics and Government on Tuesday, March 11th 2025 at 13:41 GMT by Metro}

President Donald Trump has doubled down on tariffs on Canada's steel and aluminum and called for making the country the US's 51st state. Trump blasted Canada in lengthy Truth Social posts on Tuesday morning and said he would 'shortly be declaring a National Emergency on Electricity' after the northern nation placed a 25% tariff on electricity from America.

The article from MSN discusses a hypothetical scenario where former U.S. President Donald Trump, in a satirical or speculative context, declares his intention to make Canada the 51st state of the United States. This claim stems from a fictional narrative or a satirical piece, suggesting Trump's interest in annexing Canada due to its natural resources, strategic location, and as a means to bolster his legacy. The article highlights the absurdity of such a proposal, noting the significant political, cultural, and legal barriers that would prevent this from ever happening. It also touches on the reactions from both American and Canadian perspectives, with many dismissing the idea as far-fetched and others using it to critique Trump's foreign policy ambitions. The piece uses this scenario to explore themes of nationalism, international relations, and the often humorous or exaggerated statements made by political figures.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/donald-trump-doubles-down-and-declares-he-will-make-canada-51st-state/ar-AA1AHFL7 ]

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