Summary
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.”
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.
I mean, if USA invades, there’s nothing we can do.
Look into the Vietnam War for a quick reference of some challenges an invading US army would face. I think the big two will be:
Not to mention the likelihood of embargo and other international pressure on a US hostile to NATO countries.
oh theres a lot we can do. but it will immediately be called Terrorism.
Hard disagree. The people can do a lot.
Canada is one of the founding members of NATO. But so is the USA. Could get interesting, but not in a good way.
Article Five states NATO members would be obligated to defend Canada, but who knows what would really happen. Could be the end of NATO as we know it if no one joins in the fight against the US and trust in the system completely breaks down. Russia would have a field day, that’s for sure.