Trump Proposes Tariff Exemption for Canada if Nation Joins US as 51st State
President Donald Trump suggested that if Canada became the 51st state, it would be exempt from his incoming tariffs. Observers are bracing for a potential trade war.

President Donald Trump suggested that Canada becoming the 51st state would exempt it from his incoming tariffs, sparking concerns among observers about a potential trade war if this scenario were to happen. The idea of Canada joining the US as a state has been met with skepticism and confusion. If true, this would have significant implications for trade agreements between the two countries. Trump's comments have raised eyebrows in Washington and beyond.