 "If Canada becomes the 51st US state, find out what the political equation might be")
Recent events have fueled global speculation about Canada becoming the 51st state of the United States of America. The discussion began on November 5, 2024, during a meeting between newly elected US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Florida. Trump reportedly threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian imports. After mounting pressure, Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned on December 16, 2024, and Trudeau resigned on January 6, 2025.
That same day, Trump claimed on Truth Social, “Many Canadians want to become the 51st state of the United States.” The statement took the form of memes and the topic has sparked global debate. But what will happen, if this impossible scenario becomes a reality and Canada becomes the 51st state of America, what changes will we see…
Let’s see what will be the effect of Canada’s accession to the US:
area: The US will overtake Russia as the world’s largest country, at 19.8 million square kilometers, about 80% of North America.
Economy: Canada’s GDP of $2 trillion would make it the third largest US state economically, after California and Texas. The US economy will grow to $30 trillion, far larger than China’s $17.79 trillion economy.
Military: The US would gain control of the Arctic through Canada’s northern territories, which would include Canada’s military assets, including 65 fighter jets, 143 helicopters, 14 frigates and four submarines.
Source: The US would gain Canada’s abundant natural resources, including freshwater reserves and 13% of the world’s oil, increasing US oil reserves to 215 billion barrels.
Population: The US population will increase by 40 million, bringing the total to 390 million.
Is it possible?
The idea of Canada becoming the 51st state of the United States of America is nothing more than a fantasy. Although the idea sounds attractive, the political, cultural and social obstacles are so great that it is very difficult to turn it into reality. The centuries-old partnership between the two countries and the complex web of international relations make such a merger impossible. Despite this, the idea has become an interesting point of discussion on world politics and economic equations.