Trump says Canada can avoid tariffs by becoming a US state

In a recent address to the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump proposed that Canada could become the 51st U.S. state to circumvent impending tariffs.

Trump says Canada can avoid tariffs by becoming a US state

He emphasized that businesses should relocate manufacturing to the U.S. to benefit from lower taxes, warning that those who don’t comply would face tariffs (LiveFoxNow).

Trump asserted that the U.S. doesn’t need Canadian oil, gas, autos, or lumber, suggesting that Canada could avoid tariffs by becoming a U.S. state CTV News report.

In response, outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that if Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian products, American consumers will face higher prices.

AP reported that he emphasized that Canada would retaliate with its own tariffs, potentially disrupting markets for automobiles, lumber, and oil.

Trump’s comments have sparked discussions about the future of U.S.-Canada trade relations and the potential economic impact of such tariffs on both nations.

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