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Why is Trump so obsessed with Canada?

2025/3/24
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@Colby Echowitz : 我注意到特朗普最近频繁谈论将加拿大变成美国的第51个州。这让我感到困惑,因为我没有从其他政治家或共和党人那里听到过类似说法。这似乎并非共和党平台的一部分,也不是大多数特朗普支持者的愿望。 Colby Echowitz: 特朗普对加拿大的这种痴迷非常奇怪,让人难以理解。 Colby Echowitz: 特朗普的这一想法在加拿大即将到来的选举中扮演了重要角色,自由党利用特朗普的言论提升了自身的民调支持率。 @Martine Powers : 特朗普对加拿大兴趣的具体起始时间尚不明确,需要进一步追溯其公开和私下言论。起初,他将加拿大称为"第51个州"的言论被认为是玩笑,但后来其言论越来越频繁,并带有更多解释,例如改善军事防御、降低税收以及对美国经济有利等。 Martine Powers: 特朗普对加拿大与美国边界的看法,以及他将加拿大并入美国的严肃态度,都表明他并非只是在开玩笑。 Martine Powers: 目前没有证据表明有政策制定者参与其中,其他共和党议员也不认为这是一个好主意。白宫方面坚持认为,将加拿大并入美国是特朗普自己的原创想法,并认为此举对美加双方都有利。但特朗普与特鲁多的私人关系,以及一张照片引发的网络猜测,可能是特朗普关注此事的潜在原因之一,但白宫否认了这种说法。 Martine Powers: 特朗普在加拿大的房地产业务失败,也可能是他关注此事的另一个潜在原因,但白宫否认了这种说法。特朗普周围的人,例如彼得·纳瓦罗和凯文·奥利里,可能是推动这一想法的因素。 Martine Powers: 将加拿大并入美国的具体过程尚不明确,目前没有迹象表明美国会军事入侵加拿大。加拿大官员认为,特朗普的贸易战意图削弱加拿大经济,从而使其更容易接受并入美国。特朗普关于加拿大与美国贸易逆差的说法存在夸大,其贸易逆差与其他国家相比并不突出。 Martine Powers: 特朗普政府内部人士对将加拿大并入美国的想法,大多持谨慎态度,甚至感到困惑。白宫方面坚持认为,特朗普关于将加拿大并入美国的提议是认真的。 Martine Powers: 特朗普的言论在即将到来的加拿大选举中,成为两大政党的竞选话题,并提升了自由党的民调支持率。加拿大人普遍认为特朗普的言论是对加拿大的冒犯和不尊重,并增强了加拿大民众的民族认同感。

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The episode explores the origins of Trump's fixation on making Canada the 51st state, tracing his public and private mentions of this idea. It examines the evolution of his rhetoric, from initial jokes to more serious explanations of potential benefits for both countries. The timeline highlights key moments and reactions from Canadian officials.
  • Trump's repeated references to Canada as the 51st state began appearing in interviews and public statements.
  • Canadian officials initially perceived these comments as jokes.
  • Trump's rhetoric intensified, including claims about economic and military advantages of annexation.

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Whether you consider it an odd joke, a national security threat or a negotiating tactic, Trump’s mentions of the United States annexing Canada have become a sticking point for the president, and a mystery to everyone else.

And, check out The Post’s coverage of second lady Usha Vance’s trip to Greenland, which comes as Trump vows to acquire the island “one way or another.”

Today’s show was produced by Ariel Plotnick with help from Emma Talkoff. It was edited by Maggie Penman and mixed by Sean Carter.

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