Last Friday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an unannounced visit to Mar-a-Lago to meet with President-elect Donald Trump following threats of sweeping tariffs on Canadian products. Trump has proposed a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico, citing both countries' failure to curb illegal immigration and drug trafficking into the U.S.

The meeting, which Trump described as "very productive," centered on contentious issues like tariffs, border security, and trade deficits. According to sources present, Trump was candid and firm in his demands.

Paraphrasing the discussion, Trump accused Canada of failing to secure its border, allowing illegal immigrants from over 70 countries and significant drug trafficking into the U.S. He also expressed frustration over what he claimed was a $100 billion trade deficit with Canada.

Sources revealed that Trump told Trudeau a 25% tariff would be imposed on all Canadian goods starting on his first day back in office unless these issues were addressed. Trudeau countered that such a tariff would devastate Canada’s economy, to which Trump reportedly replied, “So your country can't survive unless it's ripping off the U.S. to the tune of $100 billion?”

During the exchange, Trump proposed a bold idea: “Maybe [Canada] should become the 51st state.” This remark, while met with nervous laughter from Trudeau and others at the table, underscored Trump’s stance. He added that Trudeau could retain the title of "prime minister" or alternatively serve as governor of the hypothetical new state.

In a lighter moment, someone at the table noted that Canada would likely be a very liberal state, prompting more laughter. Trump then floated the idea of splitting Canada into two states, one liberal and one conservative, to balance the political scales.

While the tone of the conversation occasionally veered into humor, sources say Trump made it clear that he expects significant changes from Canada by January 20.

BOB Post