'Oh, it's concerning': Albertans react to Trump's comments on using 'economic force' to acquire Canada
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Donald Trump's latest comments on Canada becoming the 51st state caught many Albertans off guard Tuesday, after the U.S. president-elect said he wouldn't use military power but was considering using economic force to make it happen.
Donald Trump's latest comments on Canada becoming the 51st state caught many Albertans off guard Tuesday, after the U.S. president-elect said he wouldn't use military power but was considering using economic force to make it happen.
"You get rid of that artificially drawn line and you take a look at what that looks like; it would be much better for national security. We basically protect Canada," Trump said.
Derrick Russle from Calgary said the comments were a bit frightening.
"I think Canada is an independent nation that should stay that way unless the people decide otherwise," he said.
"I don't necessarily think it's a bad idea but being forced to do it sounds like invasion; it sounds like an act of war, even if it's economic."
"Oh, it's concerning. I don't even know what to say to that," said another Calgarian, Evelyn Onushuk.
Jesus Perez said he doesn't take the comments very seriously.
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