Trump Says Canada Restrictions Go Away If It Becomes 51st State

The White House said 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum would take effect on Canada and other nations, as President Donald Trump backed off a threat to impose 50% duties on the largest US trading partner’s metals.

“Pursuant to his previous executive orders, a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum with no exceptions or exemptions will go into effect for Canada and all of our other trading partners at midnight, March 12th,” White House spokesperson Kush Desai said in a statement.

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[lavishwhisper]

I can't believe this is happening (or being discussed) in my lifetime. As a Canadian, this is deeply insulting.

[romanboyko]

Why is it still very hard to believe people voted for this

[bobbyshannon]

The perfect combination of a lying and ignorance: what a tool for Putin.

[Jamminmotorking]

Ok he is certifiably insane. If any other president talked like this they would be relieved of duty.

[tylerwest]

Hear that Canada? We have tremendous trees.

[nangel]

Doesn’t need us but can’t stop talking about getting us.

[debrituhalelo]

O CANADA OUR HOME AND NATIVE LAND IS NOT FOR SALE!
WE STAND ON GUARD TO OUR CANADA!

[bradbarkhouse]

Canada doesn't want what the US has, Canada is already great. Elbows up!

[phish]

We just live in a cartoon at this point and I guess we don't have many options.

[vilmawatson-xvmq]

I can't watch this mess anymore. He even forgets he said Greenland bullcrap

[johnnyonthespot]

What do you think Trump would do to our great land if we became rhe 51st state. He would ravage the lands.

[naome]

I actually hate Trump so much, he makes my blood boil when he talks about Canada.

[Hulkmaniac]

Why do countries fix heavy tariffs on USA, and the USA cannot do the same?

[liamventer]

Americans should vote to beg Canada to make America the 11th state of Canada. Would solve a lot of Americas problems. but I doubt Canada would accept them.

[gladyszvirbulis]

Omg, there’s a worm in his brain too!

[sasharoyal]

Canada is a large country and to call it a state is so disrespectful!

[ellenlandowski]

And that is his excuse for shutting down national parks and logging them.

[evillink]

He's clearly trolling. And they're taking the bait.

[Daveross-pv]

And we don't have to sell oil to America at a discounted price.

[archstanton]

Want to see what an elderly baby looks like. Here it is