There are many things we work with cooperatively on Canada on, but we actually don't like the way they've treated us when it comes to trade. And The president has made that point when he responded to the previous prime minister in regards to this. So does the President, does the U.S. still want to make Canada the 51st state? I think the president has stated repeatedly he thinks Canada would be better off as a state. (16:34–16:41)
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