Published on 8 Jan 2025 on Benzinga
President-elect Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that Canada could become the 51st U.S. state as he criticized trade imbalances and subsidies, signaling a potential escalation in economic and political tensions with America's northern neighbor.
Speaking during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Trump leveled sharp criticism at Canada, accusing the country of exploiting U.S. generosity on trade and defense.