Trump's '51st State' Jibe at Trudeau Sparks Controversy

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President-elect Donald Trump referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as "Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada" on Truth Social, following threats to impose tariffs on Canadian imports. This remark came after Trudeau warned that such tariffs would increase costs for U.S. consumers. Trump also urged Canada to tighten its borders to prevent drug trafficking, threatening a 25% tariff if not addressed. Despite tensions, Trudeau and Trump recently met for discussions at Mar-a-Lago.
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- Opinion: What Trump is doing to Trudeau is a tried-and-true humiliation tactic The Globe and Mail
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