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Trump calls Canada the “51st state” before trade talks
Filed: Jun 02, 2026 at 7:05 PM ET
Summary: Hours before Canada-U.S. trade talks, Trump again referred to Canada as the “51st state.”
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump again referred to Canada as the “51st state” ahead of trade talks.
WHEN: Jun 02, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump made the remark hours before the Canada-U.S. trade talks.
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