Trudeau Fires Back at Trump’s Canada Annexation Proposal: ‘No Chance in Hell’

Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau firmly rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s suggestion of annexing Canada into the United States.

In a post on X on Tuesday, Trudeau dismissed the idea, asserting Canada’s independence and the mutual benefits of the two nations' relationship.

“There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States,” Trudeau wrote. “Workers and communities in both our countries benefit from being each other’s biggest trading and security partner.”

Trudeau’s remarks came in response to Trump’s comments earlier the same day during a press conference. Trump denied considering military force to annex Canada but suggested using “economic force” instead.

He criticized the current trade relationship, claiming that the United States has spent “hundreds of billions” of dollars to protect Canada while facing a trade deficit.

Trump has frequently floated the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state, going so far as to mock Trudeau by calling him “governor.” He has also threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian imports to pressure Canada into compliance with his vision.

Despite these provocations, Canadian officials, including Trudeau, have consistently dismissed the notion.

Trudeau’s rejection aligns with responses from other Canadian leaders. Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre also rebuffed Trump’s calls for the U.S. to absorb Canada, maintaining that the country’s sovereignty is non-negotiable.

Other top Canadian officials have echoed similar sentiments, reinforcing their commitment to protecting Canada’s independence.

Adding to the political landscape, Trudeau announced on Monday his decision to step down as prime minister and leader of the progressive Liberal Party. His resignation sets the stage for a competitive race to lead the party into elections scheduled for October 20.

The Liberal Party faces a growing challenge from the increasingly popular Conservative Party, led by Poilievre.

Meanwhile, Trump continued to inject himself into Canadian politics by reiterating his suggestion for hockey legend Wayne Gretzky to run for prime minister.

He first floated this idea late last month before Trudeau’s resignation announcement, and he repeated it on Tuesday. However, Gretzky has not commented publicly on Trump’s suggestion.

Trump’s provocative remarks on Canada have sparked widespread debate on both sides of the border.

While some view his comments as symbolic of his unconventional diplomatic style, others see them as unnecessarily antagonistic, given the strong ties between the two nations.

As Trudeau transitions out of leadership and Canada braces for a pivotal election, the idea of annexation remains far-fetched. Yet Trump’s persistent commentary underscores his willingness to challenge conventional norms in pursuit of his vision for U.S. global dominance.

For now, Canada’s leaders continue to stand united against any suggestion of losing their nation’s independence.