Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:00am on 07 Jan 2025,Tuesday International
Hours after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation, US President-elect Donald Trump renewed his controversial proposal to make Canada the 51st state of the United States. Trump, who has long criticized Trudeau, claimed on Truth Social that merging would eliminate trade deficits and ensure Canada’s security. Trudeau, 53, resigned amid declining popularity within his Liberal Party but will remain PM until a new leader is chosen. Trump also threatened 25% tariffs on Canadian imports if issues like illegal migration are not addressed. Canada's response to Trump’s remarks has been muted, with no official statements yet.
