Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau firmly rejected the idea of Canada joining the USA as the 51st state, stating that this concept is absolutely impossible to realize. In response to a reporter's question regarding remarks made by US President Trump, Trudeau stated, "This will never happen." Trudeau pointed out that after years of working with Trump, he takes his statements seriously. Previously, during the controversy over the potential tariffs the USA might impose on Canadian Commodities, US President Donald Trump referred to Trudeau as the "Governor of Great Canada State." Trump later stated that if Canada joined the USA as the 51st state, it could avoid trade tariffs imposed by Washington and gain military protection.