"I would like Canada to be the 51st state," said Donald Trump, promising residents no concerns about rising tariffs, taxes, or military protection. This is not the first time the U.S. president has looked to the northern neighbor.

Canada’s reliance on the U.S. for nearly 80% of its exports means that if President Trump moves forward on his tariff threat it will pummel the economy.

The leader of Ontario said he will be calling an election next week because he needs a mandate to fight Trump's threatened tariffs.