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Why is the King silent as Trump threatens Canada with massive tariffs and annexation?

Donald Trump’s second presidency has gotten off to a frenetic and controversial start, with executive orders signed and bold statements made on the international stage. One such statement resounding loudly is Trump’s wish that Canada become the 51st state—an idea that Canadian lawmakers and the public alike have rejected—as well as substantial tariffs he’s threatening to slap on Canadian imports.