'One of the worst countries': Why did Trump call Canada 51st state? READ

US Canada trade relations: US President Donald Trump has recently made a controversial remark regarding Canada, in which he has labeled it as "one of the worst countries". His remark has further fueled the already existing trade tensions between the two nations, which began after the US tariffs and Canada's retaliation. US President Donald Trump on Tuesday made a shock claim regarding Canada, referring to it as "one of the worst countries." Trump also complained about the trade deals, which has intensified the already existing trade tensions between the two nations. A war of trade had ensued between the two nations when the US had imposed tariffs on Canada, which was followed by Canada imposing retaliatory tariffs on the US. This also resulted in a boycott of American goods in Canada.

Trump's firm approach to Canada

Trump made this statement during an interview with a news channel where he described why he has been firmer on Canada compared to other nations. He also refutes economic reliance on Canada and states that the US heavily subsidizes it. Trump's firm approach to Canada
On an interview with Fox News, when asked why he is more hostile towards Canada compared to other large trading competitors, Trump replied, "I deal with every country directly or indirectly. US President Donald Trump went on to assert that the US subsidizes Canada to the tune of  200 billion annually, despite data from the US Trade Representative's office indicating the US had a trade deficit with Canada of Dollar 63.3 billion in 2024.".

Canada is the '51st state'

Trump addressed former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as "Governor Trudeau". The comment shows Trump's Canadian sovereignty vision, which is deemed "outrageous" by many. Trump did not like America relying on Canadian imports, stating, "We don't need their wood, we don't need their energy, we don't need anything. We definitely don't want their cars.

Unrest in Canadian politics mounts

In the wake of these remarks of Trump, there has been a commotion in Canadian politics, too. Mark Carney, the erstwhile governor of Bank of England and new Canadian leader, came down strongly against Trump's remarks. He stated that Canada would discuss its relationship with America only if Trump put an end to making derogatory comments on Canadian sovereignty.

Asked whether his policies might alter the political landscape of Canada, Trump replied that he preferred to negotiate with opposition Conservatives rather than with governing Liberals. "I don't care. I think liberals are easy to deal with, and maybe they will win, but that doesn't matter to me."