President Trump has caused much attention in the news with a new and unusual plan aimed at America’s neighbor to the north.
According to the latest statements, the Republican favorite is suggesting that Canada become part of the United States but only if it agrees to be recognized as the 51st state.
In a recent message on his Truth Social platform, Trump said he has offered a kind gesture to Canada, wrapped in an American flag.
Canada which is keen to belong to our Golden Dome System, was advised that it would cost $61 Billion Dollars to stay as an unequal, separate Nation, but would cost nothing as our 51st state.
It is believed that the “Golden Dome System” represents a top-class missile defense program based on Israel’s Iron Dome.
A large collection of sensors set up in space
Last week, Trump revealed that the U.S. has picked the design for the missile defense system.
The Golden Dome will work by the final day of his presidency and this coverage includes not only the seas but also airspace. Trump is planning a system with many satellites and weapons that can help the U.S. prevent threats in space and keep them safe from anywhere.
In Trump’s words, Canada is keen to take part in the program, although they refuse to do so at the high price set for independent countries.
He is instead suggesting a new idea he calls “zero dollar statehood.”
Many individuals may remember that Trump’s idea is not new.
Earlier this year, Canada’s defence minister Bill Blair identified the dome initiative as potentially fit for Canada while visiting Washington.
Canada’s answer
In his second term as president, he has applied harsh tariffs that influence economies across the world, among them Canada’s. The administration of Mr. Trump set fees on imported Canadian aluminum and steel which brought about a mini trade war when Canada imposed similar tariffs on U.S. goods.
During that time, Justin Trudeau responded to Trump’s claims by assuring Canadians that his country would never become part of the United States.
Now that Mark Carney — former Bank of Canada governor — was elected prime minister on April 28, the approach hasn’t changed a lot. At the beginning, Carney expressed his opinions with confidence.
Canada will not be put on the market for anyone to purchase.
There is no formal announcement yet.
With this ‘Golden Dome’ announcement, Trump is apparently putting even more pressure on Senate Democrats.
Trump reportedly said that Canada is contemplating accepting the offer.
Ottawa still hasn’t officially confirmed anything and analysts from both Canada and the U.S. see it as mostly a political show — one that matters a lot. Even so, America will have to sacrifice its national protection and potential gains for what could become one of the greatest switches in world politics.
Regarding statehood, Canadians may think it is either the answer or the end of the road. But experience tells us that Trump often makes the news when he negotiates a deal.
