Trump's Insistence on Canada Continues!
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World
February 10, 2025 01:30
- US President Donald Trump suggests Canada becoming the 51st state would be better, citing financial concerns and trade issues.
President Trump's Statements on Canada
During an interview with Fox News before the Super Bowl, President Trump expressed his belief that making Canada the 51st state would be beneficial due to financial losses and trade challenges.
Trade Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
President Trump announced a 25% tariff on all steel imports to the US and indicated the same tariff rate for aluminum. He mentioned that tariffs for Canada and Mexico will be applied as well.
DOGE Department Restriction and Elon Musk
President Trump disagreed with the court's decision to restrict access to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) records for Treasury Secretary Elon Musk, calling it 'crazy'. He emphasized the need to address government inefficiencies and waste.
Future Plans and Military Control
President Trump praised Elon Musk as 'tremendous' but questioned his time management skills. He jokingly mentioned assigning Musk to check the Education Department and then the military.