Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed in a leaked recording that U.S. President Donald Trump desires to either dominate or annex Canada, citing the country's abundant natural resources. The comments, made during a private meeting with business and labor leaders, were accidentally broadcast by a loudspeaker.
the 51st U.S. state is “a real thing” and is linked to the country’s rich natural resources, local media reported.
In a post on social platform X, Gil McGowan, president of the Alberta Federation of Labor, confirmed what Trudeau said. In public comments Friday, Trudeau said Canada must think “tactically and strategically” on how to deal with Trump’s threats to impose hefty tariffs on all Canadian imports. Trudeau said Canada can use the 30-day extension to show U.S. officials the country’s increased spending on border security. Canada has announced a $1.3 billion Canadian dollars border security plan that includes drones, helicopters, more border guards and the creation of a joint task force.
He added that Canada needs to be prepared if Trump decides to go ahead with the tariffs after 30 days.
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