Trump promotes the idea of making Canada the 51st U.S. state
Donald Trump has announced his intention to turn Canada into the 51st U.S. state, citing benefits for Canadians and savings on taxes and defense.
Donald Trump, the newly elected president of the United States, continues to speak out about Canada's accession to the United States, calling it the 51st state. In his social network, he noted:
"No one can explain why we subsidize Canada by more than $100,000,000 per year. It's pointless! Many Canadians want their country to become part of the United States. This would allow them to save on taxes and military protection costs. I think it's a great idea. The 51st state!"
The idea provoked a mixed reaction. Canadians took Trump's statement with surprise and even irony, while supporters of the former president saw this as a strategic step to strengthen American influence.
Experts note that the implementation of such a proposal is extremely unlikely, given the cultural, political and economic differences between countries. However, Trump's remarks have once again drawn attention to his ambitious and ambiguous approaches to international politics.
So far, this idea remains in the category of high-profile statements, but its discussion is already adding urgency to relations between the two countries.
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