President Trump reiterated his call for Canada to become the 51st US state, increasing tensions by suggesting this would result in lower taxes, better military protection, and elimination of tariffs. He argued that the US heavily subsidises Canada and without this support, Canada would struggle to remain a viable country. President Trump reiterated his call for Canada to become the 51st US state, increasing tensions by suggesting this would result in lower taxes, better military protection, and elimination of tariffs. He argued that the US heavily subsidises Canada and without this support, Canada would struggle to remain a viable country. Economic Times