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Trump Comments on Canada Becoming a U.S. State

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Trump expressed that he would be happy if Canada became the 51st state, as this would provide Canadian citizens with a significant tax break, given their current high taxes.(Photo/The Canadian Press)

President Donald Trump has commented on Canada once again. During a briefing in North Carolina, he stated that if Canada were to become a state of the United States, Canadians would receive much better health coverage.

Trump expressed that he would be happy if Canada became the 51st state, as this would provide Canadian citizens with a significant tax break, given their current high taxes. He also suggested that the people of Canada would likely want to join the United States.

It is worth noting that Trump has repeatedly targeted Canada since his election. In his latest statement, he suggested that if Canada became part of the U.S., Canadian businesses would no longer face tariffs. He also reiterated that the United States does not need cars, lumber, or food products from Canada.

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