Is Trump annexing Canada? Trump joked about Canada as the 51st state, but his 25% tariff threat has serious consequences. Discover how these trade policies could raise prices, hurt businesses, and affect economies on both sides of the border.
In today’s update, Trump’s recent joke about Canada being the “51st state” and calling Justin Trudeau a “Governor” highlights serious trade tensions between the US and Canada in 2025. Trump’s plan to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian imports could hurt jobs, raise prices, and push Canada into a recession while impacting US industries. Canada has hinted at retaliating with their own tariffs, just as they did in 2018. Learn how these trade decisions affect both countries, what they mean for your wallet, and why this “joke” isn’t so funny after all.
Trump Calls Canada the 51st State? The Truth About Tariffs & Trade
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