Trump wanted Canada as the 51st state. He ended up pushing it towards the EU
- Posted on September 17, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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Trump wanted Canada as the 51st state. He ended up pushing it towards the EU
The invitation by the EU for Canada to become an “associate member” is a sign of the effects of Donald Trump’s brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America’s closest friends.