Bangladesh, Feb. 3 -- US President Donald Trump has once again proposed that Canada become the 51st state of the United States, citing economic benefits and enhanced military protection as incentives. The suggestion comes amid an escalating trade dispute between the two countries, sparked by Trumps imposition of a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico.

The proposal has been met with immediate and widespread rejection from Canadian officials across the political spectrum, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphasizing that Canada remains fully committed to its national sovereignty.

On Sunday, Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to argue that the US is unfairly subsidizing Canada, stating: “We pay hundreds ...