Tue Jan 07 03:08:30 UTC 2025: ## Trump Renews Offer to Make Canada the 51st State After Trudeau’s Resignation
**Washington, Jan 7, 2025** – Following the resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his proposal to make Canada the 51st state of the United States. Trudeau, 53, stepped down amidst declining popularity within his Liberal Party, ahead of this year’s general elections. He will remain prime minister until a new leader is chosen.
Trump, 78, who has a history of strained relations with Trudeau, first floated the idea after his November 5th election victory, and has since repeatedly promoted it on social media. He claims significant support for the idea within Canada, citing economic benefits such as eliminating tariffs and reducing taxes, along with enhanced security against perceived threats from Russia and China.
Trump’s statement on Truth Social read, “Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State. The United States can no longer suffer the massive Trade Deficits and Subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat. Justin Trudeau knew this, and resigned.” He further touted the security benefits of such a merger.
The Canadian government has yet to formally respond to Trump’s proposal. This latest statement follows Trump’s previous threats to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian imports unless Toronto addresses illegal immigration and drug trafficking across their shared border. In some online posts, Trump has even referred to Trudeau as the “Governor of the Great State of Canada.”
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