During a recent business gathering, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed that US President Donald Trump's threat to annex Canada is a genuine concern. Trudeau's comments, captured on an open microphone, highlighted Trump's idea of absorbing Canada into the United States.
Trudeau's remarks, reported by the Toronto Star, emphasized the seriousness of the situation. He expressed that Trump sees annexation as a viable option, although Trudeau firmly stated that Canada becoming a US state is not a realistic scenario.
In an earlier interview, Trudeau had mentioned that Trump's annexation comments were a distraction from the actual issues at hand, such as tariff threats imposed by the US. Despite Trump's recent implementation of tariffs on Canadian goods, Trudeau's commitment to enhancing border security led to a temporary pause on the tariffs.
Following a discussion with Trump, Trudeau announced Canada's plans to reinforce its border security with a $1.3 billion investment. Additionally, measures such as appointing a 'fentanyl czar' and designating cartels as terrorist organizations were part of Canada's strategy to address security concerns.
