Donald Trump for the first time used an international venue on Thursday for his eye-popping suggestion that the U.S. gain an additional state: Canada.

Speaking virtually to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump also said he will press NATO members to increase their defence spending target to five per cent of GDP.

The current situation presents great risk, but also considerable opportunity. We can use this moment to make Canada a proud ...

The marquee matchup of the prelims at the 4 Nations Face-Off sees Canada face off against the U.S. in Montreal.

Speaking to business leaders in Davos, Trump also repeated his jibe that Canada could become a US state and would avoid tariffs if it did.

But he strongly suggested he was talking about trade with China in particular. The US trade deficit with Canada During the question-and-answer portion of the Thursday event, Trump falsely claimed ...

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Last week, the WEF audience listened politely as Trump expressed his affection for Europe and his desire for Europe and ...

President Donald Trump repeated false claims about the US trade relationship with Canada and Europe in virtual Thursday remarks to the World Economic Forum in Davos. He also delivered a smattering ...