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Rubio Avoids Trump’s '51st State' Idea at G7

3/13/2025

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Rubio Avoids Trump

Marco Rubio is steering clear of Donald Trump's provocative idea to turn Canada into the "51st state" during his G7 summit visit in Quebec. As global leaders gather, the spotlight is on pressing issues like the Ukraine conflict and trade tensions, especially the strained ties with Canada over recent US tariffs.

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Rubio Advocates Unity

G7 foreign ministers gathered in La Malbaie, Canada, to tackle rising tensions with the U.S. over tariffs and the Ukraine crisis. Marco Rubio highlighted the meeting's commitment to global unity, while Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly aims to forge a united front with European allies against U.S. pressure on tariffs.

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Rubio Avoids Trump

Marco Rubio is steering clear of Donald Trump's provocative idea to turn Canada into the "51st state" during his G7 summit visit in Quebec. As global leaders gather, the spotlight is on pressing issues like the Ukraine conflict and trade tensions, especially the strained ties with Canada over recent US tariffs.

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