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U.S. imposes 25% tariffs on Canada while President suggests annexation as "51st state"
The U.S. imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian imports and the President made repeated calls for Canada to become the "51st state," stating he could use "economic force" to bring about annexation. Canadian PM called it a "serious threat against Canadian sovereignty." Multiple federal courts ruled the tariffs exceeded presidential authority.