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Trump, who has vowed to impose 25 percent tariffs on all Canadian imports that could prove devastating to the Canadian economy, had on multiple occasions said that Canada should be part of the US
Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, saying he will leave office as soon as the ruling Liberal party chooses a new leader after months of slumping polls and internal division. (Getty Images)
US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday reacted to Justin Trudeau’s announcement to step down as Canadian prime minister, saying many people in Canada love being the 51st State.
Trump, who has vowed to impose 25 percent tariffs on all Canadian imports that could prove devastating to the Canadian economy, had on multiple occasions said that Canada should be part of the US.
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In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Trudeau resigned because he knew that the United States can no longer suffer the massive trade deficits and subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat.
“Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State. 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 merged with the US, there would be no tariffs, taxes would go down and they would be TOTALLY SECURE from the threat of Russian and Chinese Ships that are constantly surrounding them. Together, what a great Nation it would be!!!" the Republican leader wrote in a post.
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Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, saying he will leave office as soon as the ruling Liberal party chooses a new leader after months of slumping polls and internal division.
“I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its next leader," Trudeau, who has been in power since 2015, told reporters in Ottawa following a protracted political crisis that saw top Liberal allies urge him to quit.
It was not immediately clear how long Trudeau will remain in office as a caretaker premier.
He said the Liberal leadership race will be “a robust, nationwide competitive process."
That means Trudeau will continue to lead Canada when incoming US president Donald Trump takes office this month and will be tasked with leading the country’s initial response to the new US administration, including a possible trade war.
(With inputs from AFP)
Location :Washington D.C., United States of America (USA)
First Published:January 06, 2025, 23:59 IST
News world 'Many People In Canada Love Being 51st State': Trump Reacts To Trudeau's Resignation
