Trump Backs Off Canada Annexation Plans, Says Carney
So here’s the latest development from the ever-controversial Trump sphere: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has just confirmed that Donald Trump is no longer interested in annexing Canada. Yes, you heard that right. After months of tension, headlines, and even social media posts suggesting Canada might be better off as the 51st U.S. state, Trump has apparently changed course—or at least gone quiet on the idea for now.
In a recent interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour during the NATO summit in the Netherlands, Carney was asked point-blank whether Trump was still pushing for annexation. His answer? A simple, but firm, “No, he is not.” Carney added that while Trump might have "admired" and even "coveted" Canada at one point, the current tone has shifted. Trump, according to Carney, is now more focused on pushing allies—including Canada—to meet NATO’s defense spending expectations rather than trying to rewrite the map of North America.
It’s a notable shift, especially considering Trump’s earlier rhetoric. As recently as May, Trump had floated the idea of offering Canada inclusion in the so-called “Golden Dome” missile defense system—for free—if it agreed to become a U.S. state. Otherwise, he warned, Canada would have to fork over $61 billion. The Canadian government swiftly shut that idea down, reaffirming the country’s sovereignty and independence.
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This isn’t the first time we’ve heard conflicting messages from Trump on the matter. He’s been known to bring up annexation whenever trade tensions flare up or defense spending becomes a bargaining chip. At times, it’s hard to tell if he’s serious or just playing political poker. In one meeting at the White House with Carney earlier this year, Trump even called the idea a “wonderful marriage,” to which Carney bluntly replied, “Canada is not for sale.”
While Carney’s latest comments may suggest the dust is settling, many remain skeptical. Trump has a history of walking back positions only to revive them later—especially when he sees strategic or political advantage. Just a month ago, he stated he'd “always” talk about annexation because, in his view, the U.S. subsidizes Canada too heavily.
Interestingly, the tension hasn’t just been bilateral. Trump’s bold rhetoric has sparked reaction within Canada too, especially in Alberta, where a fringe separatist group has launched a “Make Alberta Great Again” campaign. It’s a reminder of how Trump’s words—serious or not—can reverberate far beyond the U.S. political bubble.
For now, Carney seems to be signaling a return to traditional diplomacy. He’s continuing to build alliances with European nations and Australia, while stressing that Canada has upped its defense spending as expected by NATO. He even acknowledged Trump’s role in pushing that change, saying Trump has the “potential to be decisive,” particularly in current Middle East conflicts.
Still, let’s be honest—when it comes to Donald Trump, "never say never" might just be more than a catchphrase. Whether annexation talk stays buried or resurfaces in the next election cycle is anyone’s guess. But for now, Canada remains proudly sovereign—and that’s straight from the Prime Minister.
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