During a recent dinner between U.S. president-elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago, Trump made a joke that Canada should become America’s 51st state if it can’t handle tariffs. While the remark has garnered attention, it is being dismissed as a lighthearted comment. Political analyst Mercedes Stephenson delves into what to make of Trump’s joke and how he seems to have continued the jest with a social media post. The banter between the two leaders has sparked discussion and speculation, with some seeing it as a playful exchange and others questioning the implications of such a suggestion. Despite the seriousness of trade negotiations between the two countries, it appears that Trump’s comment was meant in jest and not to be taken as a serious policy proposal. As the world watches the interactions between Trump and Trudeau, it is important to remember that humor and diplomacy can sometimes go hand in hand.
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