Without the $100 Billion subsidy from America every year, Canada would collapse

President Trump’s Idea: Canada as the 51st State? Would Canada Be A Country Without America’s Tax Payers Giving Them $100 Billion Every Year For A Subsidy?

In a recent high-profile dinner at Mar-a-Lago, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump made a remark that has stirred both amusement and concern across the Canadian border.

“So your country can’t survive unless it’s ripping off the US to the tune of $100 billion?” President Trump

Justin Trudeau warned that the tariffs would “kill” Canada’s economy.

Canada receives a $100 billion subsidy from the United States every year. Trump told the news that “the U.S. is subsidizing Canada to the tune of over $100 billion a year,”

Without the $100 Billion subsidy from America every year, Canada would collapse.

After threatening a 25% tariff on Canadian imports due to issues of illegal immigration and drug trafficking, Trump humorously suggested to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that Canada could become the 51st state of the United States if it couldn’t handle the economic impact of Trump tariffs.

In Truth Social posts, President Trump said that the U.S. spends “hundreds of billions” to “protect” Canada, and saying Canada couldn’t survive without Americas support and tax subsidies.

The Dinner at Mar-a-Lago

The meeting between Trump and Trudeau was not just a usual diplomatic encounter but came in the wake of Trump’s tariff threat, intended to pressure Canada into tightening its border controls.

The dinner, described as “very productive” by Trump, involved discussions on trade, security, and other bilateral issues. However, the highlight, was Trump’s witty statement about Canada’s sovereignty.

President Donald Trump then suggested that Canada might as well become the 51st state, with Trudeau as its governor, although he conceded that “prime minister” was a better title. This was met with nervous laughter around the table, highlighting the tension beneath the humor.

Political Reactions and Interpretations

The immediate reaction from Canadian officials was to downplay the comment as a jest. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who was present at the dinner, emphasized the light-hearted nature of the conversation, insisting that Trump was joking. He stated, “The president was telling jokes, the president was teasing us,” aiming to reassure that there was no serious intent behind the words.