Justin Trudeau talked about the “real” threat of the US annexation of the country. The statement was to remain behind the closed door

Trudeau turned to a group of about 200 business representatives and trade union organizations gathered at the economic summit, which aims to develop the growth potential Canada And finding solutions for specific Canadian problems such as difficulties in internal trade.

The Public CBC sender reported that after the first official speech of the prime minister for the participants of the summit, the media left the meeting room, but because of the microphone that remained for a moment, journalists heard what was supposed to remain behind the closed door.

Public French-speaking broadcaster Radio-Canada reported that Trudeau was to say that the American president believes that the simplest method of acquiring the needed US economy raw materials, including critical minerals and energy, is “taking over our country” and this threat is “real”. The Canada Prime Minister referred to his talks with Trump, and after this fragment of the statements journalists left the room.

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Earlier, Global News reported that the former adviser of Trump Steve Bannon said that Canadians should take Trump's announcements regarding the annexation “very seriously”. The reason for this is the US interest in the Arctic and military weaknesses of Canada.

The Minister of Public Security of Canada David McGuinty, who was on the Canadian-American border on Friday, was asked by journalists about the reaction to what the prime minister told earlier. McGuinty said that the best way to confirm Canadian sovereignty is to make the border stronger. “Canadians do not accept the ideas of making Canada 51. The US state. My duty is to watch over this border,” said McGuinty.

In recent weeks, the Canadian government has reported $ 1.3 billion in Canadian dollars for investments in the security of the border.

Justin Trudeau He also spoke on Friday, opening the peak that Canada needs both, in a short term, “tactical” response to the threat of duties on the part of the US, and, for the future, a long -term strategy to deal with the United States less prone to cooperation. He emphasized that it is not just about solving the problem of American duties within a month or a few months, but “how we will go and strengthen over the next four years, during what may be the greatest challenge a political situation in the USA.”

Trudeau added that for the participants of the summit there are three important topics of the discussion: the abolition of barriers in internal trade in Canada, ensuring that trade between Canada and the USA is beneficial to both countries, and that Canada is good using trade in partners in Europe and in Pacific region.

Canada Prime Minister noted that the need to consider the problem of American duties cannot be avoided. “We must create strategic ties from the US in sectors that count, such as the critical mineral sector,” Trudeau said, adding that it is also necessary to strengthen connections in the energy sector so that it becomes less susceptible to political turmoil.

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For the first time Trump spoke about Canada as 51. He would stand after winning the election, during a meeting with Prime Minister Canada and Canadian ministers at MAR-A-Lago in Florida. At that time, however, his statement was treated as an inappropriate joke.

Last Monday, the American duties, which from Tuesday were to begin to apply to Canadian goods, were suspended for at least 30 days – Trudeau reported on Monday after a telephone conversation with the US President Donald Trump.