Trump Reacts to Trudeau’s Resignation, Says Canada Should ‘Merge’ With US

Trump said that merging with the United States would mean Canada would have no tariffs and its taxes would “go way down.”

President-elect Donald Trump looks on during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Ariz., on Dec. 22, 2024. Rebecca Noble/Getty Images

Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has once again called for Canada to become the 51st state following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement that he will resign.

“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,” Trump said on Truth Social on Jan. 6.