Canadas economy is in serious trouble. Now Mark Carney is coming to Washington to talk tariffs

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"America is not Canada, and Canada never, ever will be part of America in any way, shape or form."

"Canada will never be the 51st [US] state."

"There isn't a snowball's chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States."

"Barring a military blitzkrieg to seize Ottawa, the chances of Canada becoming the 51st state are approximately zero."

"We are not going to be annexed [by the US]."

"Canada is not for sale and will never be the 51st [US] state."

"I think that the Canadian people, many of them, would love to join the United States with no tariffs, with lower taxes."

"The artificial line of separation [between Canada and the US] drawn many years ago will finally disappear."

Will Canada Join the United States of America as the 51st State?

President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in the Oval Office on Tuesday, with Trump describing their relationship as having 'natural conflict' but also 'mutual love' due to competing business interests between the neighboring countries.</span

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President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in the Oval Office on Tuesday, with Trump describing their relationship as having 'natural conflict' but also 'mutual love' due to competing business interests between the neighboring countries.

Trump indicated that Canada would 'walk away very happy' from the meeting and suggested the people of Canada would 'love us again,' while Carney emphasized that the two countries are 'stronger together' in most areas despite some competition.</span

Toronto Star

Trump indicated that Canada would 'walk away very happy' from the meeting and suggested the people of Canada would 'love us again,' while Carney emphasized that the two countries are 'stronger together' in most areas despite some competition.

The United States has imposed tariffs of up to 50 percent on Canadian steel and aluminum under Section 232, along with additional duties on copper, auto parts, and lumber, while Canada has maintained counter-tariffs on some U.S. goods.</span

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The United States has imposed tariffs of up to 50 percent on Canadian steel and aluminum under Section 232, along with additional duties on copper, auto parts, and lumber, while Canada has maintained counter-tariffs on some U.S. goods.

Trump announced on Monday that a 25 percent tariff on medium and heavy-duty truck imports from Canada will take effect November 1, adding to existing trade tensions as companies reportedly move operations from Canada to the United States.</span

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National Post

Trump announced on Monday that a 25 percent tariff on medium and heavy-duty truck imports from Canada will take effect November 1, adding to existing trade tensions as companies reportedly move operations from Canada to the United States.

The Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement is scheduled for review in 2026, with approximately 85 percent of Canada-U.S. trade remaining tariff-free under the current deal, making Canada's effective tariff rate the lowest among U.S. trading partners.</span

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The Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement is scheduled for review in 2026, with approximately 85 percent of Canada-U.S. trade remaining tariff-free under the current deal, making Canada's effective tariff rate the lowest among U.S. trading partners.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Carney's approach in a public letter, demanding he 'negotiate a win' and deliver results on tariff removal, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford called for Canada to 'hit back hard' if no deal is reached.</span

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Carney's approach in a public letter, demanding he 'negotiate a win' and deliver results on tariff removal, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford called for Canada to 'hit back hard' if no deal is reached.

Trump, Carney Meet Amid Rising US-Canada Trade Tensions

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