Trump's Canada Joke Sparks Speculation and Controversy

During a dinner at Mar-a-Lago, former President Trump jokingly suggested Canada could become the 51st state, a comment Canadian Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc confirmed was made in jest. The meeting, requested by Prime Minister Trudeau, aimed to address Trump's threatened tariffs on Canadian goods, which Trudeau argued would harm both economies. Despite the light-hearted nature of the dinner, no assurances were given that the tariffs would be withdrawn. The discussion also touched on trade deficits and border security, with Canada emphasizing its role as a major energy supplier to the U.S.