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Trump's $200B Claim Sparks Canada’s Bold Rebuttal

5/7/2025

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Tensions flared as President Trump slammed Canada, alleging a staggering $200 billion in annual subsidies from the U.S. before his meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. In a bold rebuttal, Carney declared, "Canada is not for sale," firmly dismissing Trump's provocative notion of Canada as the 51st state.

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Tensions flared as President Trump slammed Canada, alleging a staggering $200 billion in annual subsidies from the U.S. before his meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. In a bold rebuttal, Carney declared, "Canada is not for sale," firmly dismissing Trump's provocative notion of Canada as the 51st state.