Trump asserts U.S. will no longer subsidize Canadian trade
The President of the USA, Donald Trump, sharply criticized trade relations with Canada, claiming that the United States has been "robbed" for years and will no longer allow it.
"We've been ripped off for years and we're not going to be ripped off anymore," said Trump. "No, I'm not going to bend at all - aluminum or steel or cars," added the President of the USA.
"How good is Wayne Gretzky?"
Trump claimed that the United States bears significant financial burdens because of its close ties with Canada, asserting that the country spends $200 (CAD 285) billion annually in support of its northern neighbour. While expressing his admiration for Canada and its people, he mentioned his friendships there, including with Wayne Gretzky, whom he praised as an exceptional figure. After this remark, he shifted back to discussing economic relations.
Trump stressed that the United States has no essential need for Canadian cars, energy, or timber, asserting that trade with Canada continues purely as an act of goodwill. He noted that while the U.S. engages in these economic exchanges to be supportive, there is a limit to how long such an approach can be sustained, emphasizing the priority of addressing domestic interests.
Trump briefly acknowledged Canada’s natural beauty while implying that it should be integrated into the United States. He remarked that the border between the two countries was artificially drawn, describing it as an arbitrary and unnatural division. He further suggested that if Canada were to become a U.S. state, it would rank among the largest, possibly even the biggest.
Although critical of Canada, Trump acknowledged his appreciation for its culture. He specifically praised the national anthem, describing O Canada as excellent and suggesting that it should be preserved.
In conclusion, the U.S. President firmly stated that his country will no longer provide financial support to Canada and has no reliance on its resources. He expressed a preference for domestic car manufacturing and asserted that the United States does not require Canadian wood, energy, or other goods. Emphasizing that the dependence lies with Canada rather than the U.S., he insisted that this course of action was necessary, albeit unavoidable.
