Trump proposed that Canada become the 51st state of the USA, according to Fox News.

The newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump, in a conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, stated that if the 25% tariffs from Washington "kill" the Canadian economy, the country should consider becoming the 51st state of the United States.

Fox News reported this, citing its own sources.

On November 29, Trudeau visited the U.S. and attended Trump's residence in Mar-a-Lago.

It was noted that Trump informed the Canadian Prime Minister that his country is failing to secure the U.S. border, allowing a significant influx of drugs and individuals, including illegal immigrants from over 70 countries.

The newly elected U.S. President also mentioned the U.S. trade deficit with Canada, which he estimates exceeds $100 billion.

According to Fox News sources, during the conversation, Trump remarked that if Canada cannot address the issues with migrants and the trade deficit with the U.S., he would impose a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods on the very first day after his inauguration.

Trudeau responded that this would "kill the Canadian economy." In turn, Trump suggested that "Canada should become the 51st state of the United States." Fox News interlocutors noted that this elicited nervous laughter from Trudeau and others present during the conversation.

However, Trump continued and emphasized that if the Canadian Prime Minister cannot fulfill his list of demands without compromising U.S. trade interests, perhaps Canada should indeed consider becoming one or two states, with Trudeau as governor.

Background. Earlier, Mind reported that the team of newly elected President Donald Trump is examining the Ukrainian Victory Plan. It is emphasized that there will be no capitulation from Ukraine.