Ottawa – February 13, 2025: In a decisive response to recent speculation, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphasized Canada's complete independence, unequivocally ruling out any possibility of joining the United States to become the 51st state.

Trudeau's statement came in response to suggestions from U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently hinted at the possibility of merging Canada with the United States. Trudeau clarified in a press conference that "Canadians are proud of their national identity, and a large part of their self-definition lies in not being American."

He added: "Canada is an independent sovereign nation, and we have strong economic and security relationships with the United States, but the idea of merger is not on the table, and it never will be."

Trump and the Annexation Controversy

U.S. President Donald Trump had previously stated that "Canada joining the United States would bring massive economic benefits, especially for Canadians who would pay lower taxes," which sparked angry reactions within Canadian political circles.

Canadian Public Opinion

According to a survey, 87% of Canadians reject the idea of merger, while only 13% support it, amid fears of its impact on the Canadian economy and culture.

Background Trade Tensions

The exchanged statements come amid rising trade tensions between the two countries, as Trump threatened to increase tariffs on Canadian goods by 25%, raising concerns among economic circles in Ottawa.

Trudeau: "Our Relationship is Based on Partnership, Not Merger"

Despite the tensions, Trudeau asserted that "cooperation between Canada and the United States is essential for enhancing economic stability," but he stressed that this does not mean abandoning Canada's independence or national identity.

Conclusion of the Debate

With this statement, Trudeau has definitively settled the debate regarding the idea of Canada becoming a U.S. state, reaffirming that his country will remain "free and independent, with no discussion about changing that."