Donald Trump’s ’51st state’ statements against Canada and tariff threats beg the question: what is the true motivation behind them?

Donald Trump’s threat to impose significant tariffs on Canadian exports and his taunting of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are central tactics in his negotiating strategy to secure the best trade terms for the U.S., according to people familiar with his methods. Trump has warned that on January 20, his first day in office, he will…

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