Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a talk with business leaders, said Canada’s wealth of critical minerals are behind Mr. Trump’s comments about making its northern neighbor a U.S. state.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says President Donald Trump’s talk of making Canada the 51st state is “a real thing” and is linked to the country’s rich natural resources.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada and the U.S. should be working together but that the country will stand up for itself if needbe.

Canadians do not want to engage in a trade war with the United States, but they will be “equally unequivocal” in their response if the U.S. enacts its threats of tariffs in the coming weeks, said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa will work to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that his steel and aluminum tariffs will hurt both countries. (Feb. 11, 2025)