Subsidies to Canada make no sense, it should be 51st state: Trump

US President-elect Donald Trump said subsidies to Canada to "the tune of over $100,000,000 a year" make "no sense". He also stated that Canada becoming the 51st state of US is "a great idea". Trump's remarks came amid rising tensions between two countries, especially after his announcement to impose 25% tariffs on Canada for not addressing trade and immigration issues.