Trump stirs up Canada again.
Russian media reported today that the White House posted a photo on its official account on the social media platform "Truth Social," showing Trump playing hockey with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is shown sitting on the ice. Trump is seen saying to him: "Get up, Governor." This implies that the Canadian prime minister is merely a governor of some U.S. state.
Trump has repeatedly publicly stated that Canada should become America's 51st state—though this idea was firmly rejected by Canada long ago. Now, bringing up this old issue during the peak of the U.S.-Canada tariff war clearly aims to intensify pressure. However, such public ridicule only fuels the fire, making it far more likely to provoke strong resistance from Canada.
In recent times, Canada’s response has markedly changed from years past. Faced with tariff threats and mockery of its sovereignty, Canada has recently taken multiple countermeasures, and domestic public opinion has shown an unusual unity. Trump’s move not only failed to soften Canada’s stance but may further escalate tensions between the two nations, pushing them toward a prolonged standoff.
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