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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a private meeting inadvertently broadcast via a hot mic, warned that Donald Trump is seriously considering annexing Canada to secure its critical mineral resources.

Speaking to business and labor leaders, Trudeau claimed Trump’s administration is keenly aware of Canada’s resource wealth and sees annexation as a means to control it.

The comments, cut off after staff realized they were audible, underscore growing economic and political tensions.

He also stressed the need to diversify trade, noting, “Geography means we’re always going to both benefit and be challenged by trade with the United States.”

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[–] GiantChickDicks@lemmy.ml 20 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago) (1 children)

I wish Canada would start an immigration program for Americans who don't want to be a part of this shit.

I voted, I'm politically active, and I don't want to be on this ride. While I don't have a sought-after degree, I want to work for and contribute to my community. I have skills that I would be glad to contribute. I would pounce on the chance to get out of this shit hole.

[–] NikkiDimes@lemmy.world 4 points 11 hours ago (2 children)

Did you miss the part where Trump is allegedly seriously considering annexation of Canada?

[–] GiantChickDicks@lemmy.ml 3 points 9 hours ago

Hi. No. I didn't. If you import like- minded people, you have a stronger opposition.

[–] aceshigh@lemmy.world 4 points 10 hours ago

I think Canada should seriously consider taking over parts of the us.

[–] AfricanGrey@lemmy.zip 17 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours ago) (1 children)

We're entering late stage Nazi when they start trying to forcibly infect other countries. The timeline is accelerating. America desperately wants to become a viral disease bringing their fucked up way of life to everyone whether they like it or not.

[–] gamer@lemm.ee 2 points 11 hours ago

~~America~~ President Musk desperately wants to become a viral disease bringing their fucked up way of life to everyone whether they like it or not.

FTFY

[–] sith@lemmy.zip 12 points 12 hours ago (2 children)

Canada should get nukes ASAP.

[–] DicJacobus@lemmy.world 1 points 5 minutes ago

this comment comes up all the time, and its for the most part, not acknowleding reality.

nuclear armed countries do not let other countries gain nuclear weapons, they see it as a hostile act.

why do you think Trump has been so foaming at the mouth aggressive at Iran.

[–] NikkiDimes@lemmy.world 3 points 11 hours ago

Omg, nukes and Canda annexation? Wait...are we in the Fallout timeline afterall!?

[–] RizzRustbolt@lemmy.world 10 points 14 hours ago (3 children)

One state with 200 representatives and 1/3rd of the electoral votes... smart.

[–] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 13 points 13 hours ago

Much more likely to be one big non-voting territory like Puerto Rico.

[–] eugenevdebs@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 11 hours ago

You act like he'll allow elections again, especially with large voter bases in the "new state" that would remove him from office.

[–] hogmomma@lemmy.world 3 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

I'm guessing it would be broken up into smaller territories.

[–] toddestan@lemm.ee 5 points 12 hours ago

And you'd know they'd gerrymander it into a small handful of high population blue territories and a giant pile of mostly empty red territories.

[–] tym@lemmy.world 3 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Happy to see the precious metal aspect of this get pubicity, even if accidentally.

This is all about life without China.

Tawain, drones, precious metals. They're all related.

[–] stringere@sh.itjust.works 1 points 10 hours ago

Google dropped their promise not to research AI wepons just in time to build the OS for Musk's drone armies rolling out of his giga factories.

[–] Cantaloupe877@lemmy.world 2 points 10 hours ago

Does anyone have a video of this recording?

[–] Gammelfisch@lemmy.world 4 points 15 hours ago (5 children)

The Canadians and Canadiens should start thinking about their military purchases. Do you rely on a neighbor who is constantly threatening you with a trade war and annexation? Nope. The Orange Fuck-up will end up destroying the US MIC export business and their will be some pissed off wealthy people with deep connections.

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[–] Mangoholic@lemmy.ml 16 points 21 hours ago (2 children)

So they invade canada and its world war 3? All nato alliey against the us which is like 80% of nato, that doesn't look good.

[–] DicJacobus@lemmy.world 1 points 3 minutes ago

US Civil war. Yes. Attacking an Ally would be a red line that causes military infighting as well as civil revolt in America.

Fighting in Europe probably escalates while the US burns to the ground. European NATO may end up shooting at Russia during the chaos or vice versa

China may go after taiwan too during then.

so in a way, yes

[–] fluxx1@lemm.ee 11 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

US is like a bully. But a huge, strong, armed bully, which is now also crazy and looks unpredictable. I doubt the rest of Nato, especially this castrated, limp EU would do anything to protect Canada. They would frown and condemn the us verbally, but probably watch from afar. That's my impression at least.

[–] random_character_a@lemmy.world 5 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

Yeah. US is like a big brother that has been sniffing the wrong things and is starting to have psychotic episodes with a threat of violence.

[–] Rekorse@sh.itjust.works 5 points 14 hours ago

Its like Nazi Germany taking over Austria.

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