Trump Drops Three Words on Canada’s Carney About 51st State, Room Erupts [WATCH]

President Donald Trump offered a blunt three-word response Tuesday after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told him that Canada is “not for sale” and dismissed Trump’s suggestion that America’s northern neighbor could one day become the 51st U.S. state, as reported by The New York Post.

“Never say never,” Trump said, when asked if he still supported the idea. “I’ve had many, many things that were not doable and ended up being doable.”

Carney, newly elected as Canada’s Liberal prime minister, had earlier told reporters that the idea of joining the U.S. is not on the table.

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“As you know from real estate, there are some places that are never for sale,” Carney said during a press conference at the Canadian embassy. He added, “We are masters in our own home, and we can give ourselves far more than any foreign government can ever take away.”

The exchange followed a tense Oval Office meeting between the two leaders, in which Trump confirmed he had no plans to reverse newly imposed tariffs against Canadian steel, aluminum, and automobiles. “It’s just the way it is,” Trump said when asked if Carney could change his mind.

Trump later elaborated on his views during a press availability, referring to the U.S.-Canada border as an “artificial line” and suggesting that a political merger could provide tax advantages for Canadians.

“When you look at that beautiful formation [on a map] when it’s together — I’m a very artistic person — but when I looked at that, I said, ‘That’s the way it was meant to be,’” Trump said. He also stated, “It really would be a wonderful marriage because it’s two places that get along very well.”

Here it is again and Carney says Nothing! Trump even adds in “never say never to the 51st state” pic.twitter.com/80lDRJCyst

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Earlier in the day, Trump posted a message on Truth Social questioning the fairness of the U.S.-Canada economic relationship.

“Why is America subsidizing Canada by $200 Billion Dollars a year, in addition to giving them FREE Military Protection, and many other things? We don’t need their Cars, we don’t need their Energy, we don’t need their Lumber, we don’t need ANYTHING they have, other than their friendship, which hopefully we will always maintain.”

President Trump ahead of his meeting with Canada PM Mark Carney: “Why is America subsidizing Canada by $200 Billion Dollars a year, in addition to giving them FREE Military Protection, and many other things?” pic.twitter.com/MJloDUAsRH

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Despite the rhetoric, the two leaders exchanged compliments during their meeting. Trump praised Carney as a “very talented person” and said, “I think we have a lot of things in common.” Carney responded that he looked forward to “finding those areas of mutual cooperation.”

Trump had previously mocked Carney’s predecessor, Justin Trudeau, calling him “governor” and suggesting Canada should be treated as a U.S. state due to the financial support the U.S. provides.

Still, Tuesday’s meeting remained more cordial than Trump’s February sit-down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which drew international headlines after a public dispute.

Trade remains a sticking point. Trump’s administration has implemented a 25% tariff on Canadian steel, aluminum, and automobiles, as well as a 25% tariff on all non-USMCA compliant imports. In retaliation, Canada imposed its own 25% levy on $30 billion in U.S. goods.

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Carney, acknowledging the disputes, said he expects “zigs and zags” ahead but hopes to secure a new trade deal. “The prospect is there,” Carney said, adding that Canada is prepared to reinforce its domestic strength, including in Arctic defense and economic resilience.

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