Trump’s Goal in Trade War Is to Annex Canada, Trudeau Says

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By Randy Thanthong-Knight and Brian Platt

March 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM UTC

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March 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM UTC

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US President Donald Trump’s objective is to destroy Canada’s economy so he can annex the country, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said during a fiery news conference about the start of a trade war between the countries.