Foreign
Canada Rejects US Statehood Proposal.
Newly sworn-in Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has firmly dismissed suggestions from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the potential annexation of Canada as the 51st state. Speaking after his inauguration, Carney declared unequivocally, “We will never, in any shape or form, be part of the US,” citing fundamental differences between the two nations.
This statement follows repeated hints from President Trump regarding potential annexation, amidst an ongoing trade dispute. Prime Minister Carney emphasized Canada’s desire for respect from the United States, while expressing hope for future collaboration.
Carney’s decisive rejection comes despite comments from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggesting economic benefits for Canada as a U.S. state, which Carney dismissed as “crazy.” The Prime Minister is expected to call an election soon, underscoring the urgency surrounding the current economic climate and the ongoing trade war. The potential for prolonged U.S. tariffs to trigger a Canadian recession remains a significant concern.