US President Donald Trump suggested that Canada should become 51. The United States State during its first call with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Carney confirmed this week.
The telephone interview took place on March 28, in the middle of the escalating tension when the US was preparing for the introduction of 25% duties on Canadian imports. Trump described the challenge at that time as “extremely productive”, while Carney characterized him as “cordial” and “positive”.
Trump’s proposal: “Advantages” of joining the US
According to two sources familiar with the conversation, the New York Post reported, Trump offered the “benefits” of Canada, which joined the United States.
Carney responded diplomatically and told Trump, “We agree that we disagree,” before the leaders continued to discuss business issues.
Carney dredges the controversy
Carney initially missed 51. The state proposal in describing the call, instead claiming that Trump “respected Canadian sovereignty”. Carney, however, explained his position at the campaign campaign stop in British Colombia.
“The president is constantly increasing. I said,” That will never happen “… The president says a lot of things,” Carney said, trying to dispose of controversy.
Trump doubles: “Canada would cease to exist”
Meanwhile the White House refused to work out Trump’s earlier comments on the truth of social.
However, Trump strengthened his attitude on Wednesday during an interview with time and stated that he did not make a joke of the 51.
Tariffs, Trump and tightening election race
Surprising comments come when Canadians are heading towards public opinion surveys in record numbers for early vote before Monday’s federal elections.
The election campaign dominated discussions about Trump, tariffs and the Carney Trade Liberal Party.
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