US President-designate Donald Trump escalated his claim of annexing Canada to the US during a press conference at the Sea-Lake Estate on Tuesday. He also reiterated his intention to impose “massive” tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods. When asked if he would use military force to annex Canada, he answered, “No, rely on economic strength. Because of Canada and the US, that can really work. You can erase that man-made line and see what it would look like, and it would also be much better for national security. Don't forget that Canada is basically protecting us.” Trump claims that the US is posting Canada as much as $200 billion a year. In addition to trade deficits, his statement may include other factors. ,

US President-designate Donald Trump escalated his claim of annexing Canada to the US during a press conference at the Sea-Lake Estate on Tuesday. He also reiterated his intention to impose “massive” tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods. When asked if he would use military force to annex Canada, he answered, “No, rely on economic strength. Because of Canada and the US, that can really work. You can erase that man-made line and see what it would look like, and it would also be much better for national security. Don't forget that Canada is basically protecting us.” Trump claims that the US is posting Canada as much as $200 billion a year. In addition to trade deficits, his statement may include other factors. ,