Trump Offers Canada Free Defense if It Becomes the 51st U.S. State

• Trump offers Canada free defense.
• Canada criticizes economic dependence on the U.S.
• Proposal includes «golden dome» defense system.

U.S. President Donald Trump made an unconventional offer to Canada on Tuesday.

Suggesting the country could receive free protection under his «golden dome,» an advanced defense system expected to be ready by 2029.

The condition would be that Canada becomes the 51st U.S. state, according to the EFE agency.

Trump shared his proposal via a message on Truth Social, where he pointed out that if Canada remains an independent nation, it would need to invest $61 billion to maintain its defense.

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However, he claimed that the option of becoming the 51st U.S. state would allow Canada to access the «golden dome» for free.

«They are considering the offer!» Trump stated in his post.

This statement comes after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized Canada’s dependence on the United States, especially in the field of defense.

Carney pointed out that for every dollar Canada spends on defense, 75% ends up in the U.S., something he considers inefficient.

Canada faces challenges of U.S. dependence

In response, Carney indicated that the Canadian government would seek to diversify its relations and increase integration with the European defense industry.

Carney also criticized Trump’s attitude, calling it «annexationist ambition» and the use of «economic force» to pressure Canada.

In this context, the Canadian prime minister called on King Charles III to attend the opening of the country’s 45th legislature as a way to reinforce Canadian sovereignty.

For his part, Trump did not miss the opportunity to defend his proposal, claiming that Canada «wants to be part» of his advanced defense system.

Conclusion

According to the U.S. president, Canada would be willing to consider inclusion under the right conditions.

The «golden dome,» which Trump describes as more advanced than Israel’s «iron dome» system, is expected to cost $175 billion, with plans for completion by 2029.

This exchange of statements has brought the relationship between the U.S. and Canada to the forefront, along with concerns about the neighboring country’s security and economic independence.

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