Fox News Channel’s Peter Doocy reported Monday that President Trump defended America’s interests while humorously poking fun at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during their dinner at Mar-a-Lago last week.
“Tonight, we’re learning new details about the Trump-Trudeau dinner from two sources who were at the table,” said Doocy. “According to those present, when Trudeau expressed concern that new tariffs could devastate the Canadian economy, President Trump quipped that if Canada couldn’t survive without profiting off the U.S. to the tune of $100 billion per year, perhaps Canada should consider becoming the 51st state — with Trudeau as its governor.”
🔥 PETER DOOCY: “Tonight, we’re getting new details about that Trump-Trudeau dinner from two people who were at the table. We are told that when @JustinTrudeau told President-elect Trump that new tarrifs would kill the Canadian economy, Trump joked to him that if Canada can’t… pic.twitter.com/eAYNJL6SCq
— TV News Now (@TVNewsNow) December 2, 2024
The exchange highlights Trump’s firm stance on prioritizing American workers and goods, ensuring the U.S. is no longer economically disadvantaged. Under his leadership, Trump has promised that American interests will take precedence, marking a new era of economic protectionism that puts the U.S. first, not Canada or any other nation.
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