Trump's Jabs at Trudeau and Tariff Tensions Stir Canada-U.S. Relations

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President-elect Donald Trump mocked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by referring to him as the "governor" of the "Great State of Canada" on Truth Social, following discussions about potential tariffs on Canada. Trump has humorously suggested that Canada should become the 51st U.S. state, a notion he reportedly mentioned during a dinner with Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago. Trudeau responded by stating Canada would address any unfair tariffs, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Senator Bernie Sanders also commented on Trump's remarks, with Sanders joking about adopting Canada's healthcare system.
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