Reference News Network reported on April 24 that according to a report by AP on April 23, US President Trump said on April 23 that if it were not for the United States, Canada would "cease to exist." As he made these remarks, Canadian voters were about to vote in an election dominated by his comments on the country's economy and sovereignty.
Reportedly, Trump once again intervened in Canada's general election during a signing ceremony held in the Oval Office, saying that if the U.S. stopped buying its goods, Canada "as a nation would cease to exist."
Trump said: "I must frankly say that as a state, it is doing quite well." He had previously threatened to economically coerce the country into becoming the 51st state.
Trump reiterated his claim that the U.S. does not need anything from Canada - including cars and oil.
He said: "To put it bluntly, we really don't want Canada to make cars for us. We want to manufacture our own cars."
Reportedly, Trump has recently stopped making comments about Canada becoming the 51st state. Since talking with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney last month, he has refrained from such statements.
Trump also stated that he might increase the import tax on Canadian vehicles. Trump imposed a 25% tariff on vehicles, although there are some exemptions under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, manufacturers are seeking other policy adjustments to minimize the tariff burden. Trump also separately imposed a 25% tariff on Canadian goods - ostensibly to address drug smuggling issues into the U.S.
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