US ambassador shuts down Trump's Canada annexation talk

• The US Ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, has ended speculation about the annexation of Canada.
• King Charles III will deliver a throne speech in the Canadian parliament.
• Trade negotiations between Canada and the US, including tariffs, are ongoing.

The US Ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, ended speculation regarding the annexation of Canada by the United States in an interview with Canadian broadcaster CBC. Hoekstra assured that President Donald Trump no longer brings up this topic, intending to conclude all discussions about it.

Move on. If the Canadians want to keep talking about it — that's their business. I'm not talking about it; Donald Trump is not talking about it — Hoekstra assured, as quoted by the cbc.ca

This coming Tuesday, King Charles III of the United Kingdom will deliver a throne speech in the Canadian parliament. This event is interpreted as an expression of support from the United Kingdom for Canada, which Donald Trump once referred to as "the 51st state." Prime Minister Mark Carney invited the King to symbolize support for Canada in response to earlier statements by the US president.

Trade negotiations are ongoing between Canada and the US, including discussions on tariffs. The Prime Minister of Canada emphasizes that any agreement with the US must involve the removal of American tariffs. Ambassador Hoekstra confirmed that talks are underway.

One of the topics of discussion is the possibility of Canada being included in the American missile defense system, known as the "Iron Dome." Prime Minister Carney confirmed that discussions on this matter are ongoing, although he did not reveal details about Canada's participation in the project.

One of the reasons why we’re having more constructive discussions with the Americans is because we are demonstrating our ability that we have choices — the head of the government noted, emphasising that Canada cooperates with the United States because it chooses to, not out of compulsion.