Canadian politician responds to Trump’s takeover threats by offering to buy two U.S. states

The story of Donald Trump’s threats to take over Canada escalated when an Ontario politician made a counter-offer to buy two US states.

While Trump’s idea of ​​Canada becoming the 51st US state is largely seen as a joke, the newly elected president appears to be taking the idea more and more seriously.

After Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he is stepping down as the country’s leader, Trump attributed the move to himself, noting that people in Canada “like” the idea of ​​being a state.

In response to Trump’s threats, Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested Canada should actually take over at least two U.S. states.

“You know something, I’ll make him a counteroffer to the president; What if we buy Alaska and throw in Minnesota and Minneapolis at the same time?” he told reporters amid the threat of looming U.S. tariffs and Trudeau’s announcement to resign.

He told CNN later on Monday that he was joking with his comments.

And Canadian MP Charlie Angus rejected the proposal, noting that their country’s laws prevent “sexual abusers” from becoming their leaders.

“Canada has something called democracy,” the MP explained in a post to X. “It means the leader is accountable to parliament and can be replaced.”

“I bet Americans wish they had that now. And convicted sexual abusers should not be allowed to lead our nation. We are decent people,” he added, referring to the allegations against the newly elected president.

Last month, Trump suffered a legal setback when a federal appeals court upheld a New York jury’s decision finding him liable in the sexual abuse and defamation case against E. Jean Carroll.

Trump announced in late November his intention to impose a 25 percent tariff on Canada and Mexico in direct response to the proliferation of the migrant and fentanyl crisis.

This prompted Trudeau to immediately fly to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence for a meeting, where he worked to get the incoming US president to change his mind on the tariffs.

He told Trump that the tariffs would cripple Canada’s economy, prompting Trump to suggest that its northern neighbors become a state to avoid taxes.

Trump believes that Canada costs the US money and should bear the economic consequences.

Ontario Premier Ford says Canada is not responsible for the US economic problems, instead pointing the finger at China for sending them “cheap parts.”

“I’ve talked to so many governors, congressmen and senators and never once have they said Canada is the problem,” Ford told CNN’s Erin Burnett on Monday night.

“I’ll tell you who the problem is: China is the problem. China ships cheap parts and sends them through Mexico. Mexico applies a ‘Made in Mexico’ sticker and ships via the US and Canada. (It) costs American and Canadian jobs.”

Ford believes a bilateral agreement with the U.S. would address the issue rather than Trump punishing Canada with higher tariffs.

Trump on Monday doubled down on his proposal to make Canada a state, appearing more serious about the proposal.

“Many people in Canada are thrilled to be the 51st state,” Trump wrote on Truth Social after Trudeau’s resignation. “The United States can no longer suffer the massive trade deficits and subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat. Justin Trudeau knew this and resigned.”

“If Canada were to merge with the US, there would be no tariffs, taxes would be much lower and they would be TOTALLY SECURE from the threat of the Russian and Chinese ships that constantly surround them,” he wrote.

“Together, what a great nation it would be!!!”

Ford claims Trump has a sense of humor and has joked in the past when asked about Canada becoming a state.

But on Monday he seemed to have had enough, saying: “It’s not realistic.”

“I know he (Trump) likes to make these comments and he likes to joke. I take that seriously. He may be joking, but under my watch that will never happen.”

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Trudeau’s Liberal Party in Canada disagreed on how to deal with Trump during a second presidential term.

This ultimately led to his dismissal on Monday.

Trudeau will remain in power until his party elects a new leader.

As for Canada’s general election in the fall, polls indicate the Conservatives will regain power with Pierre Poilievre as their leader.

Trump told conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt on Monday morning that it would be “very good” if Poilievre took over as Canadian prime minister.

“Our positions would certainly be more aligned,” Trump said, but added: “We don’t need anything from Canada.”

Poilievre blamed Trudeau’s resignation on Trump and said he and others dissatisfied with the leadership are “relieved” by Monday’s announcement.