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Trudeau Rejects Trump's Claims of U.S. Annexation

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau firmly denies Donald Trump's suggestions that Canada could become the 51st U.S. state amid economic threats.

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Updated: Jan 7th, 2025, 7:32 PM ET

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has categorically rejected Donald Trump’s recent suggestions of Canada joining the United States, stating, "There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell". Trump has threatened significant tariffs on Canada as an economic force, asserting that the border between the two nations is "artificially drawn". Trudeau, who has announced his resignation, reiterated the importance of trading relations between Canada and the U.S. amidst an environment of escalating political tension and economic uncertainty, particularly as Trump prepares to take office.

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