Trudeau said one of the main reasons Canada won’t join America is simple: Canadians don’t want it.
When trying to define their national identity, Trudeau said Canadians are likely to say “we’re not Americans,” among other things.
Earlier this week, Trudeau was more blunt, saying there was not a chance in hell that the two countries would become one.
Trudeau said he was concerned about the impact of the tariffs on Canadians and Americans. Tensions between Trump and Canada have been simmering since the president was elected announced his plan impose 25 percent tariffs on goods from Canada.
The move would have a significant impact on the Canadian economy and could lead to retaliatory tariffs.
“Canadians are incredibly proud to be Canadian, but people are talking about that now, not the impact of the 25 per cent tariffs,” Trudeau said. “No American wants to pay 25% more for electricity or oil and gas coming from Canada.”
Meanwhile, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith posted on social media that she met with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence over the weekend to discuss the importance of the US-Canada energy partnership. Alberta is a major exporter of oil and gas.
