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Justin Trudeau Dismisses Trump Suggestion of US Acquisition of Canada Amid Trade Tensions

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US President Donald Trump has made several remarks suggesting Canada could merge with the US, and that he may use military force or impose tariffs to achieve this goal. However, the current Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has dismissed these claims, stating that such a merger would be "really something."

    1. Our economy is strong. Our people are strong. We will never back down in the face of threats.
    1. There isn't a snowball's chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States. Workers and communities in both our countries benefit from being each other's biggest trading and security partner.
    1. My message is let's work together, let's build a stronger trade relationship - not weaken it.
    2. I'll make him a counter-offer. How about if we buy Alaska and we throw in Minneapolis and Minnesota at the same time?
    1. Over the last decade, Prime Minister Trudeau has led with commitment, optimism, and strategic vision. The U.S.-Canada alliance is stronger because of him. The American and Canadian people are safer because of him. And the world is better off because of him.
    1. Together, what a great nation it would be!!!
    2. If Canada merged with the U.S., there would be no Tariffs, taxes would go way down … Together, what a great Nation it would be!!!
    3. I have so many great friends [in Canada]. One of them is 'The Great One': Wayne Gretzky.
    4. The United States can no longer suffer the massive trade deficits and subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat. Justin Trudeau knew this, and resigned.
    5. We're losing $200 billion a year and more to protect Canada, and I said that to, as I called him, 'Governor Trudeau.' I said, 'Listen, what would happen if we didn't subsidize you?' He said, 'Canada would dissolve,'
    6. We're spending hundreds of billions a year to take care of Canada. … We can't do it forever.
Justin Trudeau Dismisses Trump Suggestion of US Acquisition of Canada Amid Trade Tensions