CanadaWhy Does Trump Continue His ‘51st State’ Taunts of Canada?SavePrintFormer President Donald Trump speaks in Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 16, 2024. Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesMatthew Horwood&Omid Ghoreishi12/22/2024|Updated: 12/23/20240:00X 1News AnalysisIncoming U.S. President Donald Trump has continually referred to Canada as the 51st state while calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a “governor” since their meeting at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Nov. 29.Share this articleLeave a commentMatthew HorwoodAuthorOmid GhoreishiAuthorMatthew Horwood is a reporter based in Ottawa.Author’s Selected ArticlesOttawa Announces 50 Percent Surcharge on Some Steel Imports to Support IndustryJun 30, 2025Poilievre’s Chance at House Return Will Come August 18 as Carney Calls ByelectionJun 30, 2025Carney’s Office Says Engagement With US to Continue After Trump Ends Trade TalksJun 27, 2025What’s Next Now That Parliament’s Major Projects Bill Has Passed?Jun 27, 2025
