Trump keeps talking about making Canada the 51st state. Is he serious?

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  How Trump’s ‘51st State’ Canada Talk Came to Be Seen as Deadly Serious

  President Trump, in an early February call, challenged the border treaty between the two countries and told Justin Trudeau he didn’t like their shared water agreements.
  
  The New York Times - 6d
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  The Memo: Trump, amid tariff tangle, sounds serious about bringing Canada into US

  President Trump’s tariff policies sparked another day of political and financial-market turmoil Tuesday — along with new recognition that he really may be serious about trying to make Canada part ...
  
  The Hill - 2d
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  Trump Intensifies ‘51st State’ Threats in Attack on Canada

  The U.S. president on Tuesday reiterated his claims on Canada’s territory as he increased tariffs, threatening to bring the country’s economy to its knees.
  
  The New York Times - 2d
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  How Trump's threats have revived Canada's Liberal Party

  Justin Trudeau's party was headed for near-certain defeat - until the US president said he wanted to make Canada the 51st state.
  
  BBC News - 5d
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  Rubio says Canada takeover won't be on G7 agenda

  Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that talk about the U.S. acquiring Canada will not be a topic of discussion when the Group of Seven (G7) nations meet in Quebec. Asked about President Trump's ...
  
  The Hill - 1d
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  White House says Canada would 'benefit greatly' from becoming 51st state

  White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Canada would "benefit greatly" from becoming the 51st state as tensions continue over tariffs.
  
  NBC News - 2d
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  Trump: US has 'just about' ended Ukraine intelligence-sharing suspension

  President Trump said Sunday the United States had "just about" ended a suspension of intelligence sharing with Ukraine, adding that he expects "a lot of progress" during the talks with Ukrainian ...
  
  The Hill - 3d

• Mark Carney, Canada's next prime minister, pledges to take on Trump

  Canada's next prime minister, former central banker Mark Carney, is pledging to take on President Trump as the president imposes tariffs and threatens to turn the country into the 51st state. CBS ...
  
  CBS News - 3d
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  Challenged by Trump, Trudeau Rallies Canada as He Leaves Office

  After nearly a decade in power, Justin Trudeau steps down on Friday as prime minister amid a trade war and President Trump’s stated desire to annex Canada.
  
  The New York Times - 1h

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