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ЁЯЪиЁЯФеBREAKING NEWS: Trump Doubles Down on Canada Tariffs, Says Canada 'Only Works as a State'
Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump reaffirmed his stance on trade tariffs with Canada during a press briefing on Thursday, stating that the U.S. would not "bend" on its economic policies. His remarks, which included strong criticisms of U.S. financial commitments to Canada, have sparked intense reactions from both sides of the border.
When asked whether he would reconsider his tariffs on aluminum and other Canadian goods, Trump responded bluntly:
"No, I'm not going to change my mind. No, I'm not. Look, we've been ripped off for years, and we're not going to be ripped off anymore. No, I'm not going to bend at all—aluminum or steel or ours—we're not going to bend."
Trump Challenges Canadian Sovereignty
In a statement that stunned many, Trump questioned Canada's ability to function independently, suggesting that the country would be better suited as part of the United States.
"In the case of Canada, we're spending $200 billion a year to subsidize Canada. I love Canada. I love the people of Canada… but the United States can't subsidize a country for $200 billion a year. We don't need their cars, we don't need their energy, we don't need their lumber. We don't need anything that they give."
He went on to say that Canada "only works as a state," arguing that the border between the U.S. and Canada was artificially drawn and that the country would be better off as part of the U.S.
"It would be one of the greatest states anywhere. Keeping 'O Canada' as the national anthem? I love it. It’ll be for the state—one of our greatest states, maybe our greatest state."
Canada Responds
Following Trump’s comments, Canadian officials swiftly responded, defending the nation's sovereignty and economic strength. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the remarks "absurd" and reaffirmed that Canada will not back down in the face of U.S. trade pressure.
"Canada is a proud and independent country. We are not a U.S. state, and we will never be. Our trade policies will always put Canadians first."
The Canadian Finance Minister, who was in Washington to meet with U.S. officials, also condemned the remarks and indicated that retaliatory measures could be considered if tariffs move forward.
Economic Fallout and Trade War Concerns
Trump's latest comments have raised concerns about escalating tensions between the two countries, which have historically shared one of the world's closest trade relationships. If the planned tariffs go into effect, they could disrupt key industries on both sides of the border.
Despite Trump's claim that the U.S. "does not need" Canadian imports, economists warn that restricting trade with Canada could have unintended consequences, particularly in the auto and energy sectors.
With Canada being one of the largest trading partners of the U.S., experts are now closely watching to see how this situation unfolds in the coming weeks.
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