On Tuesday (January 7, 2025), US President-elect Donald Trump said he would use “economic force” to make Canada part of the United States, a comment that drew a sharp reaction from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. When asked by reporters at Mar-a-Lago in Florida if he was considering military force to annex and acquire Canada, he said, “No.” Over the past few weeks, Mr Trump has confirmed that he wants to make Canada part of the United States and its 51st state. At times, he has mocked Mr Trudeau as a Canadian senator. “(I would) use financial force for Canada and the United States, it would really be something. You break free from that deceptively drawn line and you see what it looks like, and it would be much better for national security as well. Don’t ignore, we essentially defend Canada,” Mr Trump said.