**Trump trolls Trudeau with flag picture after ‘telling him Canada could become the 51st state’**



 Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau met at Mar-a-Lago, where the president-elect's proposed 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports was the central topic of discussion. The tariff was linked to concerns over migration and drug trafficking across the U.S. border.


Trump took to social media, sharing a picture of himself standing next to the Canadian flag with the caption: “Oh Canada!” This followed reports that he had suggested to Trudeau that Canada might become the 51st U.S. state if it couldn't tolerate new tariffs.


Trudeau made a last-minute trip to Mar-a-Lago to discuss these plans. During a three-hour dinner, Trump criticized Canada's border security, claiming the country had failed the U.S. by allowing illegal migrants from over 70 nations to cross into the U.S. He warned Trudeau that if the border issue was not resolved, the proposed tariff would take effect upon his return to office.


Trudeau reportedly begged Trump not to implement the tariff, arguing that it would devastate Canada's economy. In response, Trump remarked, “So your country can’t survive unless it’s ripping off the U.S. to the tune of $100 billion?” referring to the U.S. trade deficit with Canada.


 He then humorously suggested that Canada could join the U.S. as the 51st state, prompting laughter around the table. Trump continued the joke, telling Trudeau that while "prime minister" was a better title, he could still be governor of the new state.


Trump further joked that if Trudeau couldn't meet his demands, Canada could be split into two states: a liberal one and a conservative one. Despite the playful exchanges, the dinner was described as friendly and positive by Canadian attendees.


Dominic LeBlanc, Canada's public safety minister, emphasized that while the threat of tariffs was discussed, the conversation was productive. He stressed that Trudeau advocated for the protection of Canada’s economy and workers while highlighting the potential negative impacts on the U.S. economy as well. Trump also called the talks "productive," but made it clear that his stance on tariffs had not changed.

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