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Posted on March 2, 2025
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Trudeau emphasizes Canadian sovereignty in talks with King Charles amid Trump's suggestion of Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state.
LONDON (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his priority in talks with King Charles on Monday will be protecting his country's sovereignty after U.S. President Donald Trump recently suggested making Canada the 51st U.S. state.
Trudeau said nothing is more important to his citizens than "standing up for our sovereignty and our independence", ahead of the meeting with Charles, who is Canada's head of state.
Last week, Charles invited Trump to what would be a historic second state visit to Britain, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer handing over the invitation during a meeting before the world's media in the Oval Office.
"I look forward to sitting down with His Majesty tomorrow, as always we will discuss matters of importance to Canada and Canadians, and I can tell you that nothing seems more important to Canadians than standing up for our sovereignty and our independence as a nation," Trudeau told reporters.
Trudeau, the outgoing prime minister, said last month that Trump's talk about absorbing Canada "is a real thing" and is linked to the country's rich natural resources.
Trump has repeatedly suggested Canada would be better off if it agreed to become the 51st U.S. state.
Trudeau was also asked about Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. "I stand with Zelenskiy," he said.
(Reporting by Kate Holton and Andrew MacAskill; Editing by David Holmes)
Trudeau stated that his priority will be protecting Canada's sovereignty and independence.
Trudeau mentioned that Trump's talk about absorbing Canada is a real concern linked to the country's rich natural resources.
Trudeau expressed that nothing is more important to Canadians than standing up for their sovereignty ahead of the meeting with King Charles.
Trudeau affirmed his support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during the interview.
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