Mon Feb 10 06:18:44 UTC 2025: ## Trump Renews Push to Make Canada the 51st State, Threatens Tariffs
**Washington, D.C. –** President Donald Trump reiterated his desire to annex Canada as the 51st U.S. state during a Super Bowl pre-game interview on Sunday, February 9, 2025. He claims the U.S. loses $200 billion annually due to trade with Canada, a figure disputed by economists who highlight the significant U.S. imports of Canadian energy as a major factor in the trade deficit. Trump’s assertion ignores the fact that the U.S. is not subsidizing Canada. The actual goods trade deficit stood at $72 billion in 2023.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau previously warned that Trump’s proposal was a “real thing,” driven by a desire to access Canada’s natural resources. Trump further escalated his rhetoric on Sunday, claiming Canada is not “viable as a country” without U.S. trade and threatened to withdraw military protection. He also stated that ongoing negotiations with Canada and Mexico regarding tariffs were insufficient.
Following a 30-day extension, Trump plans to announce a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada and Mexico, on Monday, February 10, 2025, with reciprocal tariffs to follow later in the week. This action marks a significant escalation of trade tensions between the U.S. and its closest allies. The President’s Super Bowl interview was a return to a tradition of presidential appearances during the event, which he attended in person for the first time. During the interview, he also praised Elon Musk’s efforts to streamline government operations and defended his own penchant for dancing.
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