1. Home
  2. Article

Trump reiterates desire to make Canada 51st state - and says he will impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports

Trump reiterates desire to make Canada 51st state - and says he will impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports
Share:
Trump reiterates desire to make Canada 51st state - and says he will impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports
Home
Source: Sky News
Published: Feb, 09 2025 15:10

Summary at a Glance

But Mr Trump has said he trusts Mr Musk and is going to ask him to investigate billions of dollars of "fraud and abuse" within the US military.

Speaking to Fox News, when asked if he was serious about Canada being a 51st state Mr Trump said: "I think Canada would be much better off.

Donald Trump has repeated calls to make Canada "the 51st state" as he reiterated his support for tech billionaire Elon Musk.

Named the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), its aim is to find ways to sack federal workers, cut programmes and cut federal regulations.

Mr Trump also made a series of statements aboard Air Force One as he flew to the Super Bowl.

Read full article

Share:

More for You

Trump backs Musk and tasks him with investigating 'hundreds of billions' in military 'fraud'
Trump backs Musk and tasks him with investigating 'hundreds of billions' in military 'fraud' Trump backs Musk and tasks him with investigating 'hundreds of billions' in military 'fraud' Sky News
US Department of State plans to spend $400m on Tesla armoured vehicles
US Department of State plans to spend $400m on Tesla armoured vehicles US Department of State plans to spend $400m on Tesla armoured vehicles The Guardian
Elon Musk says federal workers MUST reply to email asking what ‘they got done last week’ or ‘resign’
Elon Musk says federal workers MUST reply to email asking what ‘they got done last week’ or ‘resign’ Elon Musk says federal workers MUST reply to email asking what ‘they got done last week’ or ‘resign’ The Sun
‘He’s so into it’: Trump backs Musk’s efforts to slash spending as president sits down with Fox on Super Bowl Sunday
‘He’s so into it’: Trump backs Musk’s efforts to slash spending as president sits down with Fox on Super Bowl Sunday ‘He’s so into it’: Trump backs Musk’s efforts to slash spending as president sits down with Fox on Super Bowl Sunday The Independent
What is Doge? The US government department headed up by Elon Musk
What is Doge? The US government department headed up by Elon Musk What is Doge? The US government department headed up by Elon Musk The Standard

Top Followed

Horror vid shows Russian & Ukrainian soldiers in knife fight to the death as defeated warrior tells foe ‘you were best’
73
Horror vid shows Russian & Ukrainian soldiers in knife fight to the death as defeated warrior tells foe ‘you were best’ Horror vid shows Russian & Ukrainian soldiers in knife fight to the death as defeated warrior tells foe ‘you were best’ The Sun
Fabian Hurzler calls for decisive ruling on goalkeeper treatment at set-pieces
69
Fabian Hurzler calls for decisive ruling on goalkeeper treatment at set-pieces Fabian Hurzler calls for decisive ruling on goalkeeper treatment at set-pieces The Independent
Romantic proposal makes waves at Tenby Boxing Day swim
69
Romantic proposal makes waves at Tenby Boxing Day swim Romantic proposal makes waves at Tenby Boxing Day swim The Standard
Man charged with murder of missing woman after body discovered
67
Man charged with murder of missing woman after body discovered Man charged with murder of missing woman after body discovered The Standard
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car hits pedestrians
58
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car hits pedestrians Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car hits pedestrians The Standard

You Might Also Like

British woman, 24, dies after falling ill in Sri Lankan hostel
British woman, 24, dies after falling ill in Sri Lankan hostel British woman, 24, dies after falling ill in Sri Lankan hostel
The Independent
Religious sect found guilty of manslaughter after prayer fails to heal diabetic girl
Religious sect found guilty of manslaughter after prayer fails to heal diabetic girl Religious sect found guilty of manslaughter after prayer ...
The Independent
DNA study cracks centuries-old mystery over origin of languages spoken by half the world
DNA study cracks centuries-old mystery over origin of languages spoken by half the world DNA study cracks centuries-old mystery over origin of lan...
The Independent
Woman born at gates of Nazi concentration camp survived because of ‘luck’
Woman born at gates of Nazi concentration camp survived because of ‘luck’ Woman born at gates of Nazi concentration camp survived b...
The Standard
Who was Kate Meyrick? Single mother who inspired Dope Girls drug drama
Who was Kate Meyrick? Single mother who inspired Dope Girls drug drama Who was Kate Meyrick? Single mother who inspired Dope Gir...
The Sun
Tragic tale of world’s longest coma that saw ‘America’s Snow White’ fall ill as teen & never wake up again in 42 yr hell
Tragic tale of world’s longest coma that saw ‘America’s Snow White’ fall ill as teen & ... Tragic tale of world’s longest coma that saw ‘America’s S...
The Sun
Man jailed for life for rape and murder of Irish backpacker
Man jailed for life for rape and murder of Irish backpacker Man jailed for life for rape and murder of Irish backpacker
Metro
Inside luxury Vietnam villa where tragic Brit and fiance were found dead just days after announcing engagement
Inside luxury Vietnam villa where tragic Brit and fiance were found dead just days afte... Inside luxury Vietnam villa where tragic Brit and fiance ...
The Sun
Girl, 8, left to die by cult who SANG as she lay dying instead of giving her lifesaving insulin as ‘God would heal her’
Girl, 8, left to die by cult who SANG as she lay dying instead of giving her lifesaving... Girl, 8, left to die by cult who SANG as she lay dying in...
The Sun
Two bodies pulled from river identified as missing sisters as police confirm tragic deaths
Two bodies pulled from river identified as missing sisters as police confirm tragic deaths Two bodies pulled from river identified as missing sister...
The Sun
Sultry Santorini without the crowds? How to enjoy a Valentine's break on the world's most romantic volcanic island
Sultry Santorini without the crowds? How to enjoy a Valentine's break on the world's mo... Sultry Santorini without the crowds? How to enjoy a Valen...
The Independent
Marianne Faithfull: Singer and film star who was more than a Rolling Stones muse
Marianne Faithfull: Singer and film star who was more than a Rolling Stones muse Marianne Faithfull: Singer and film star who was more tha...
The Standard
British Library acquires torn-out drafts of Edward Elgar masterpiece
British Library acquires torn-out drafts of Edward Elgar masterpiece British Library acquires torn-out drafts of Edward Elgar ...
The Guardian
Tributes pour in for ‘lively’ gran, 87, who died in horror attack on train station as woman in her 20s is arrested
Tributes pour in for ‘lively’ gran, 87, who died in horror attack on train station as w... Tributes pour in for ‘lively’ gran, 87, who died in horro...
The Sun
World of dance mourns death of ‘brilliant light’ Dada Masilo at age of 39
World of dance mourns death of ‘brilliant light’ Dada Masilo at age of 39 World of dance mourns death of ‘brilliant light’ Dada Mas...
The Guardian
Indian court rules ‘unnatural’ sex act by husband is not rape even after woman dies
Indian court rules ‘unnatural’ sex act by husband is not rape even after woman dies Indian court rules ‘unnatural’ sex act by husband is not ...
The Independent
Second tourist dies after British woman found dead at Sri Lankan hostel
Second tourist dies after British woman found dead at Sri Lankan hostel Second tourist dies after British woman found dead at Sri...
The Independent
Woman charged over 1978 death of five-year-old girl in London
Woman charged over 1978 death of five-year-old girl in London Woman charged over 1978 death of five-year-old girl in London
The Guardian
Mother of girl, 12, says agencies’ ‘failures’ not acknowledged at inquest
Mother of girl, 12, says agencies’ ‘failures’ not acknowledged at inquest Mother of girl, 12, says agencies’ ‘failures’ not acknowl...
The Standard
Student killed in car crash ‘always had a smile on her face’, family say
Student killed in car crash ‘always had a smile on her face’, family say Student killed in car crash ‘always had a smile on her fa...
The Standard