Trump says he would use 'economic force' on Canada, not military

President-elect Donald Trump again outlined his issues with Canada on Tuesday, citing concerns about Canada's military and asserting that the U.S. is subsidizing the Canadian economy. He ruled out using military force on Canada, saying he would rely on 'economic force' when he returns to the Oval Office.

In his answer on trade, Trump pointed to several key cross-border economic sectors -- including automotive, lumber and dairy. He said the U.S. doesn't need Canadian dairy products because "we have more than they have." Ongoing trade tensions between the two nations, however, are about the U.S. wanting to export more dairy products to Canada -- not the other way around.

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