Rubio Dismisses Canada Takeover Talk at G7 Meeting
Canada Takeover Not on G7 Agenda
Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that discussions about a U.S. takeover of Canada will not be on the agenda at the upcoming G7 meeting in Quebec. When asked about President Trump's push to make Canada the 51st state, Rubio stated, "That's not what we're going to discuss at the G7." He emphasized that more pressing matters, such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, will dominate the international gathering. The G7, comprising diplomats from Canada, France, Italy, Japan, Germany, the U.S., and the U.K., will convene from March 12-14, marking its first meeting since Trump's return to the presidency.
Key Issues on the Agenda
- North American Defense: The focus will be on collaborative defense efforts through NORAD.
- Trade Relations: The United States and Canada are currently entangled in a trade conflict.
- Tariffs Impact: Trump's tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports continue to complicate relations.
Rubio affirmed Trump's tariff implementation as a necessary measure to protect U.S. national security, highlighting unfair trade practices that threaten the economy.
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