Canadian politician claims Trump admin's '51st state' rhetoric is an 'act of war'

Canadian MP Charlie Angus accused the Trump administration of committing an “act of war” by repeatedly referring to Canada as the U.S.’ “51st state” and imposing tariffs on the nation, prompting a Canadian boycott of U.S. products. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Trump’s remarks, stating they stem from a meeting with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, leading to tensions between the two countries. Trump retaliated by claiming the U.S. subsidizes Canada by $200 billion annually and expressing his preference for domestic production over Canadian imports.

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