NATO summit has ended in The Hague. The meeting concluded by recognizing Russia as a country threatening the security of the Euro-Atlantic zone. It was also decided that individual members of the Alliance should increase their defense spending to 5 percent of GDP.
On the sidelines, there were talks with the leaders. CNN organized an interview with the Prime Minister of Canada. During the meeting, they asked about the recent announcements by Donald Trump, who wanted to annex that country.
Canada. What's Next for Trump's Announcement? PM Carney Explains
- It would be fair to say that for some time (Donald Trump - ed.) wanted Canada - reported Mark Carney. However, as he noted, there was a change of position. - No, he doesn't. Trump admires Canada - he added.
According to the Canadian head of government, the Republican"admires" the Maple Leaf Country and is interested in good cooperation. Washington and Ottawa are to sign a new agreement in the field of trade and security in the coming weeks. Such a decision was made during the last G7 summit.
Meanwhile, Canada is working intensively with the European Union. On Monday, Mark Carney was in Brussels, where he spoke with the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the president of the European Council Antonio Costa.
USA. Trump wanted to annex Canada."That's a great idea"
The first announcements of Canada's desire to join the United States were made by Donald Trump at the end of 2024. At that time he was still the president-elect.
"Many Canadians want Canada to become America's 51st state. That's a great idea," Trump wrote in December 2024 on social media. He added that the U.S. supports its neighbor with $100 million a year.
The Republican first suggested annexing Canada in November 2024. He spoke to then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the time and threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff if he did not curb illegal migration and drug smuggling.
Trudeau responded that the impact of potential tariffs would be difficult for Canada. At the time, the president-elect reportedly joked that if the Canadian economy couldn't handle it, it should become a U.S. state, and Trudeau would be the governor.
Source : CNN
