Canadians defiant in the face of Trump tariffs The conversation around Canada potentially becoming the 51st state has been reignited by recent events. Trump's Congressional speech, Trudeau's response to tariffs, Homeland Security Director Kristi Noem's comments referring to Canada as the 51st state, and even Mike Myers' "elbows up" call on SNL have stirred strong reactions. Trump's March 3 announcement of 25% tariffs on Canadian products, prompting retaliatory measures and st