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Coverage dated August 23, 2026

Trump says Canada wants 'benefits of being' a U.S. state in trade war

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Canada of wanting the "benefits of being a state, without being one" amid rising tensions.

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  1. France 24

    Trump says Canada wants 'benefits of being a state' as trade war deepens (opens France 24)

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    US President Donald Trump slammed Canada on Sunday, saying the country wanted "the benefits of being a State, without being one", in response to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing retaliatory tariffs following failed trade negotiations.

  2. Newsweek

    Trump Hits Out After Mark Carney Rejects US-Canada Trade Deal (opens Newsweek)

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    “Canada wants the benefits of being a State, without being one,” the U.S. president posted on Truth Social.

  3. The Hill

    Trump accuses Canada of wanting 'benefits of being a State, without being one' amid trade war (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump on Sunday claimed that Canada desires the “benefits of being a state, without being one” amid trade tensions between the U.S. and its northern neighbor. “Canada wants the benefits of being a State, without being one!!! They have also charged our great farmers, for many years, massive…

  4. UPI

    Trump says Canada wants 'benefits of being' a U.S. state in trade war (opens UPI)

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    U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Canada of wanting the "benefits of being a state, without being one" amid rising tensions.