Mar-a-Lago, FL – President-elect Donald Trump proposed a bold solution during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last week, suggesting Canada might consider becoming the 51st state if it cannot address trade and immigration issues, sources told Fox News.

BREAKING: Trump reportedly told Justin Trudeau that if his tariffs destroyed Canada, and the country could not survive without “ripping off the U.S. to the tune of $100 billion a year,” then Canada should become the United States’ 51st state, with Trudeau serving as its governor. pic.twitter.com/fBBeCYCOob

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The meeting, held last Friday at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, followed Trump’s recent threats to impose sweeping 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods if those nations fail to curb illegal immigration and drug trafficking into the United States.

Trudeau reportedly arrived unannounced, seeking to mitigate the potential economic fallout for Canada.

According to individuals present at the dinner, the nearly three-hour conversation focused heavily on tariffs, border security, and trade imbalances.

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Trump, described as cordial but direct, pressed Trudeau on Canada’s role in allowing illegal immigrants and drugs to cross into the United States.

Paraphrasing Trump’s remarks, one source explained that the president-elect accused Canada of failing to secure its border, citing illegal immigrants from over 70 countries entering the U.S. through the northern border. Trump also expressed frustration over the U.S. trade deficit with Canada, which he estimated at over $100 billion.

“If Canada cannot fix the border issues and trade deficit,” Trump reportedly told Trudeau, “I will levy a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods on day one when I return to office.”

Trudeau countered that such a tariff would devastate Canada’s economy. In response, Trump allegedly remarked, “So your country can’t survive unless it’s ripping off the U.S. to the tune of $100 billion?” He then suggested, perhaps half-jokingly, that Canada consider becoming the 51st state.

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Trump told Trudeau that if Canada can’t survive without ripping off the US, then perhaps they should be annexed pic.twitter.com/XnvtjqAB73 — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) December 3, 2024

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The comment reportedly elicited nervous laughter from Trudeau and his delegation. Trump, however, expanded on the idea, telling Trudeau he could still hold the title of governor if Canada joined the United States. “Prime minister is a better title, though,” Trump quipped, according to sources.

The conversation took a lighthearted turn when another attendee at the dinner table noted that Canada would likely be a very liberal state.

Trump responded with humor, suggesting that Canada might instead become two states—one liberal and one conservative.

Despite the levity, Trump made clear that he expects concrete action from Canada before his inauguration on January 20.

Sources indicated that while the discussion had its moments of humor, the president-elect remained firm in his demands for change regarding trade and border security.

In a statement following the meeting, the Canadian delegation described the dinner as “very friendly and very positive.”

No formal acknowledgment of Trump’s statehood suggestion was made, though the discussion underscored the high stakes of the ongoing negotiations between the neighboring countries.

As the deadline approaches, it remains to be seen how Canada will address Trump’s demands and avoid the severe economic impact of tariffs.

For now, the suggestion of Canada as the 51st state adds an unexpected twist to the diplomatic dialogue.

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