Trump declines to call Canada “liberal” and says border is an “artificial line”
President Donald Trump recently made controversial comments about Canada during a press conference in the Oval Office. He referred to the U.S.-Canada border as an “artificial line” and declined to speculate on whether Canada would lean left or right if it were to become a state.
When asked about his concerns regarding Canada potentially becoming a “very, very blue state,” Trump dismissed the question, stating, “I don’t care who winds up there.” He added that Canada would probably fare better with a liberal government than a conservative one.
During the exchange, Trump mentioned former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whom he has mockingly called “Governor Trudeau.” Trudeau stepped down as leader of the Liberal Party and Prime Minister of Canada in early January, with Mark Carney taking over as the new Liberal leader.
Trump expressed confidence in the Canadian political system, stating, “I think Canada is a place like a lot of other places – if you have a good candidate, the candidate’s going to win.”
However, Canadian MP Charlie Angus criticized the Trump administration, accusing it of committing an “act of war” by repeatedly referring to Canada as the U.S.’ “51st state” and imposing tariffs on Canadian imports. Angus stated, “When you rip up, arbitrarily, trade agreements and threaten and say you’re going to break a country, that’s an act of war. And Canadians have responded in kind.”
In response to Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, Canada is set to face a 25% tax on all imported goods starting April 2. These tariffs have led to boycotts of U.S. products in Canada.
Overall, Trump’s comments and actions regarding Canada have sparked controversy and strained relations between the two countries. The future of U.S.-Canada relations remains uncertain as both nations navigate these challenging diplomatic waters.
This article was written by Haley Chi-Sing, a politics writer for Fox News Digital. For more updates on this story and other political news, you can follow her on Twitter at @haleychising.
