Carney says Trump raised '51st state' during their call but 'the president says a lot of things'
24-04-2025 15:49 via cbc.ca

Carney says Trump raised '51st state' during their call but 'the president says a lot of things'

Liberal Leader Mark Carney confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump did bring up the prospect of Canada becoming the 51st state during their March 28 call, while insisting Trump did show respect for the country as a sovereign nation.
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