The White House called Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a loyal friend of the United States

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation, was a "loyal friend" of the United States. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said at a regular briefing on January 6.

"Prime Minister Trudeau has been a loyal friend of the United States during his decade at the head of Canada's government. As close allies, neighbors and G7 members, we have worked closely together on a range of issues facing our countries and the world," Jean-Pierre was quoted as saying by Barron's newspaper.

According to her, US President Joe Biden is grateful to Trudeau for the partnership. She also noted that the White House supports Trudeau and the people of Canada in their choice of a new leader of the ruling Liberal Party and the formation of a new government.

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Prior to that, on January 6, US President-elect Donald Trump, following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement of his resignation as head of the ruling party, re-proposed that country to join the United States as the 51st state.

Earlier in the day, Trudeau said at a press conference that he intended to step down as leader of Canada's ruling Liberal Party and leave the post of the country's prime minister when the political force chooses a new leader.

In addition, during his Christmas address on December 25, Trump promised to halve the tax cuts for Canadian citizens if the country becomes the 51st state of the United States. In addition, in this speech, the president-elect wished Trudeau a Merry Christmas, calling him not the prime minister but the governor of Canada.

Before that, on December 3, Trump said during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that the country could become the 51st state of the United States if Ottawa fails to solve the problem of illegal migration and drug smuggling.