Vikrant Shekhawat : Dec 26, 2024, 05:00 PM
Donald Trump News: Recently, a fierce political dispute was seen between the newly elected US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Trump made several aggressive statements on his social media platform 'X' on the occasion of Christmas, in which he called Trudeau a "radical leftist lunatic" and threatened to impose high tariffs on Canada.Proposal to merge with AmericaIn his message, Trump once again proposed to make Canada the 51st state of America. He claimed that if Trudeau accepts this proposal, it will benefit Canada economically. Trump promised that the US would give Canada up to 60% tax exemption, which will enable Canada's economy to grow twice as fast.Along with this, Trump also offered Trudeau to become the governor of Canada. This statement has created a stir in political circles, as this proposal is not only insulting to Trudeau and his supporters, but also raises questions on Canada's sovereignty.Eye on Panama CanalTrump's aggressive stance is not limited to Canada only. He also expressed his ambition for US control over the Panama Canal. He posted dozens of messages on Christmas Day, in which the aggressive tone of his statements was clearly visible. However, the statement given regarding Canada was most discussed.Trudeau's difficulties increasedTrump's proposal is no less than a challenge for Justin Trudeau. Trudeau not only has to protect Canada's independence and sovereignty, but he also has to respond to US pressure on his countrymen and on the international stage.Political and economic impactAnalysts believe that the purpose of these statements of Trump is to put pressure on Canada and re-establish US-Canada relations on his terms. However, this proposal can further increase the tension between the two countries.What will happen next?Trump's statements have brought relations between Canada and America to a new turn. It will be interesting to see how Justin Trudeau faces these challenges and whether any major change will be seen in US-Canada relations.Whether this dispute will remain confined to political rhetoric or it will also impact the diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries will only become clear in the times to come.