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In a virtual speech at the World Economic Forum, Trump suggested Canada could become a U.S. state to avoid his proposed tariffs on imports.

The remark elicited gasps from the audience.

Trump claimed the U.S. does not need Canadian lumber, energy, or vehicles, vastly overstating the trade deficit between the two nations.

He reiterated his intention to impose tariffs, potentially as high as 25%, on imports from Canada and Mexico starting February 1.

Economists warn such tariffs would raise prices for U.S. consumers.

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[–] notsoshaihulud@lemmy.world 43 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Besides this being a distraction, it's more likely that in this case Canada would end up politically annexing the USA:

  • The 2 Senators and 50 something electoral votes for "Canada State" would mean that Canadians would end up controlling US politics. :D

Of course if one assumes that elections remain binding in the Turd Reich.

[–] neighbourbehaviour@lemmy.world 19 points 1 week ago

And if we get any representation.

[–] bitchkat@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago (2 children)

And why the fuck does orange numbnuts think that Canada's 10 or so provinces would be one state?

[–] notsoshaihulud@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

Ha! Even more senators! Or should I say SANEators:D

[–] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Because he's not actually thinking about any of this.

He's just putting voice to his intrusive thoughts, and doubling down on whatever gets him attention.

[–] bitchkat@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

I'm just venting.