White House: Trump has not changed his stance on making Canada the 51st state of the United States.
White House press secretary Caroline Levitt said that US President Donald Trump still adheres to his position in favor of Canada joining the United States as its 51st state.
When asked why Trump has not mentioned Canada as the "51st state" for a long time, Levitt pointed out at a press conference: "The president still adheres to his position on Canada: the US subsidizes Canada's defense capabilities. He still believes that if Canada becomes the 51st state of the United States, Canadians will benefit greatly."
She emphasized when talking about possible tariff negotiations with Canada that Trump adopts a "flexible approach," and his primary consideration is the interests of Americans.
Trump has repeatedly advocated for Canada's inclusion into the United States, pointing out that this northern neighbor invests insufficiently in defense and relies on Washington for protection. Trump also stated that if Canada joins the United States as the 51st state, it can avoid Washington's trade tariffs and receive military protection.
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