New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- US President Donald Trump has reiterated his interest in assuming control over Canada, claiming the country would be better off as part of the United States. Speaking in a pre-recorded interview with Fox News before attending Super Bowl LIX, Trump stated that Canada's inclusion as the 51st state is a "real thing" under consideration.

"I think Canada would be much better off being a 51st state. Because we lose $200 billion a year with Canada," Trump told Fox News. "And I'm not going to let that happen, it's too much. Why are we paying $200 billion a year essentially in subsidy to Canada? Now if they are a 51st state, I don't mind doing it."

His comments come amid rising tensions with Canadian Prime Minister Justin T...