"There isn't a snowball's chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States," Trudeau wrote on X.
At a news conference earlier Tuesday, a bombastic Trump said he would consider using "economic force" to join Canada and the United States together.
He ruled out using military force on Canada, saying he would rely on 'economic force' when he returns to the Oval Office.
When pressed on the issue, Trump later acknowledged he has no "right" to absorb the country into his own.
Criticizing American spending on Canadian goods, he said the United States is still not obligated to support its closest neighbour economically.
In his answer, Trump pointed to several key imports he felt Americans didn't need: including the automotive, lumber and dairy sectors.
He did not campaign on a plan to annex Canada but has spoken repeatedly in favour about Canada becoming "the 51st state.". »
