News-Patiala Web Desk
Chandigarh, 13 January
Canada-US Row: New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh has given a sharp reaction to US President-elect Donald Trump’s threats to increase taxes and offer to make Canada the 51st state of America. Singh said that Canada is ‘not for sale’ and Canadians are ready to fight with full force to protect the country’s sovereignty.
I have a message for Donald Trump.
We’re good neighbours.
But, if you pick a fight with Canada – there will be a price to pay. pic.twitter.com/o60c4qIyza
— Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) January 12, 2025
Jagmeet Singh posted a video on social media platform X saying, “My message to Donald Trump is clear: our country is not for sale now or ever.” “We are ready to fight like hell” for the sovereignty of
It is true that Donald Trump suggested making Canada the 51st state of America and mocked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by calling him ‘governor’. In response to this, Singh said, “If Trump wants to cooperate with us, he will have to pay a heavy price for it. If they tax us, we should also tax them in response.” On the other hand, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had said, “There is no possibility of a merger between Canada and America. It will never happen.”
Meanwhile, Canada’s Foreign Minister Melanie Jolly, taking a strong stance against Trump’s threats, said that he is fully dedicated to facing international challenges and economic pressure. Jolly said in a letter, “I will take every possible step against the unreasonable taxation and other economic pressures imposed by the President-elect.” . According to sources, Canada has prepared a list of dozens of such American products, which will not only cause economic damage to America but also send a political message. Canada and the US are the world’s largest trading partners. In 2023, the US imported products worth 419 billion dollars from Canada. Canada is America’s largest exporter of oil.
