Canadians respond to Trump's jibe that country could become 51st state

US President-elect Donald Trump has said it would be a "great idea" for Canada to become the 51st US state.

"Many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st State," he said on Tuesday on his social media platform, repeating a jab at his northern neighbour that he has mentioned a few times recently.

The BBC asked Canadians what they think of the president-elect's comments - and the state of the relationship between both countries ahead of Trump taking office.

18 December 2024

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