U.S. told how Trump could annex parts of Canada to the U.S.
Quebec's independence from Canada may facilitate the process of the country's accession to the United States. The Hill reported on January 23 that.
"Quebec's desire for independence could be used by [U.S. President Donald] Trump to advance the U.S. position. If the US agrees to Quebec's independence, the latter could support efforts (to unite. - Ed.) the US with Canada," the material said.
It is also noted that the unification of the two countries is beneficial both economically and militarily. In addition, it will provide a direct access to the Arctic.
Trump voiced the assumption that Canada could become a new American state during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on December 3. At the time, he added that the accession could materialize if Ottawa failed to address illegal migration and drug smuggling.
Later, on January 7, Trump published a map with Canada annexed to the US on his Truth Social network. On the same day, he said Greenland should become part of the U.S. for national security and defense against alleged Chinese and Russian threats. At the same time, Trudeau also rejected Trump's proposal for Canada to become the 51st state of the US. Reacting to this, billionaire Ilon Musk, addressing Trudeau, called him a girl and pointed out that he no longer decides anything.
In turn, the Prime Minister of the Canadian province of Ontario, Doug Ford, offered to buy Alaska on January 7 amid Trump's statement. Ford added that under his watch, the annexation of Canada to the United States will not happen.
On January 9, it became known that senators in the United States discussed with Trump the possibility of including Canada in the United States as the 51st state.
