Canadians should hit back at renewed 51st state insults
The article discusses the recent tensions between Canada and the U.S. following comments from U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra and former President Donald Trump regarding Canada potentially becoming the '51st state.' While Canadian officials have chosen to respond calmly, the article suggests that Canadians should express their discontent through boycotts and social actions. The piece highlights the ongoing complexities of U.S.-Canada relations amid trade negotiations and political rhetoric.
- ▪U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra reposted a comment from Donald Trump about Canada becoming the '51st state.'
- ▪Canadian officials, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, have chosen to respond to the comments with nonchalance.
- ▪The article encourages Canadians to express their anger through boycotts of American goods and travel.
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Open this photo in gallery:U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra steps offstage after speaking at an event in Toronto on June 3, 2025.Sammy Kogan/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountWe recall last year when U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra said that annexation talk was over. “From my standpoint, from the President’s standpoint, 51st state’s not coming back,” he said. “It’s done.”Yeah, sure. This week Donald Trump posted “51st State” on Truth Social. It came with a link to an article about the Canadian economy dipping into a recession, the slightest recession – a technical one, many called it – imaginable.The taunt might not have received too much notice but Mr.
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