Canada will not become the 51st federal state of the United States of America (USA), said Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
He said this on CNN, responding to the statements of the newly elected American President Donald Trump that Canada should become the 51st federal state of the USA, Anadolia reports.
Trudeau said that the main problem between the two countries is the issue of regulations related to customs tariffs.
He pointed out that the USA can pose a threat to the Canadian economy and warned that the introduction of additional customs tariffs, which would limit Canadian products, would also harm American consumers.
"Canadians are extremely proud to be Canadian. One of the easiest ways we identify ourselves is the fact that we're not American," Trudeau said.
As he said, everything Trump tries to do to harm the Canadian economy will also harm American consumers.
"I am convinced that we can achieve better results if we work together," Trudeau said.
On Monday, he announced his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party, and will remain in the position of prime minister until his successor is elected.
Trump stated on the Truth Social social network that many Canadians would like to become citizens of the 51st American state.
He said that the US can no longer suffer the huge trade deficits and subsidies that Canada needs to survive.
"Trudo knew that and resigned. If Canada merged with the US, there would be no tariffs and taxes would be reduced. You would be completely safe from the dangerous Russian and Chinese ships that constantly surround you. What a great nation that would be," Trump wrote.
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