Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canada is “not for sale” amid a flurry of comments from President-elect Donald Trump about the possibility of Canada becoming part of the United States.
“I love America. I love Americans. I get that. You know, President-elect Trump is a real estate mogul. He makes billions. But that real estate is not for sale. No, it's as simple as that,'' Ford said on The Jesse Show on Tuesday. Watters Prime Time. ”
President Trump joked about Canada becoming the “51st state” and reiterated his apparent vision of bringing the country under U.S. control during a Mar-a-Lago news conference Tuesday afternoon.
President-elect Donald Trump speaks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, USA on January 7, 2025. Reuters/Carlos Barria (Reuters)
“Canada and the United States, it's really going to be something,” President Trump said. “It would be much better for national security if we removed the artificially drawn lines and looked at what it looks like.”
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Ford argued that Canada and the United States can come together through a “great trade deal” and work together to tackle the China “problem.”
Before the women's singles final between Jessica Pegula (USA) and Amanda Anisimova (USA) on the final day of the National Bank Open as part of the Hologic WTA Tour at Sobeys Stadium on August 12, 2024. Canadian flag flying. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by: Bourne Ridley/Getty Images) (Bourne Ridley/Getty Images)
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“The problem is China. They ship cheap parts to Mexico, which then puts 'Made in Mexico' stickers on them and ships them through the U.S. and Canada, taking jobs away from the U.S. and Canada.” said.
“Just like there are proud Americans, we're proud Canadians. And I think it would be great if we could come together and take on the world with a big trade deal. Everyone. Nothing can stop us.”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation earlier this week, also slammed the incoming 47th president's comments, saying the chances of Canada becoming part of the United States are “snowballing to zero.”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with the media outside Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Monday, January 6. (Associated Press/Adrian Wilde/Canadian Press)
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Canada is the United States' largest trading partner, followed by Mexico and China.
