

Oh, Canada! Can Trump just take it?
Feb 14, 2025
Leyland Cecco, The Guardian's Canada correspondent, dives into Donald Trump's audacious suggestion of making Canada the 51st state. He explores how this remark stirred feelings of Canadian identity and sovereignty. The conversation touches on historical tensions in U.S.-Canada relations and the impact of trade tariffs under Trump. Cecco also discusses the passionate Canadian patriotism that emerged in response to this idea and the implications for current political dynamics, painting a vivid picture of the relationship between the two nations.
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Intro
00:00 • 1min
A Historical Perspective on U.S.-Canada Relations and Sovereignty Threats
01:29 • 2min
Territorial Ambitions and Canadian Identity
02:59 • 8min
Tensions Rise: The Impact of Tariffs on US-Canada Relations
10:51 • 3min
Negotiations and Implications: Canada-US Trade Dynamics
13:38 • 12min
Concerns Over U.S. Relations with Ukraine and National Values
25:34 • 4min