Trump wants Canada to become the "51st state."

In a recent interview with Laura Ingraham on Fox News, former U.S. President Donald Trump shared his thoughts on Canada, expressing strong criticism. He claimed that the country should have been the "51st state" of the U.S. due to the financial support he says the U.S. provides to Canada, estimated at $200 billion per year. Trump criticized Canadian trade practices, particularly mentioning tariffs on dairy products, which he argued hurt American farmers. He claimed Canada imposes high tariffs, calling it a 250 percent tariff on certain goods, and he expressed frustration about a trade deficit he believes is larger than reported. When discussing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Trump referred to him as "Governor Trudeau" and described dealing with Canada as challenging, calling it "one of the nastiest countries" in negotiations. He also implied that Canadians often don't reveal the full truth in discussions. Ingraham posed concerns about Canada's potential shift toward China if the Liberal party wins future elections, which Trump dismissed. He expressed indifference to Canadian politics, stating that he finds it easier to negotiate with Liberals than with the Conservative leader, whom he criticized without naming. Trump concluded that his main goal regarding Canada is to reduce the trade deficit and stressed that he believes Canada benefits from U.S. defense support without contributing enough to NATO expenses.