United States President Donald Trump announced that Canada could fall under the protection of the U.S.’s advanced “Golden Dome” missile defence system, a cutting-edge shield designed to counter global threats. However, the offer comes with a hefty price: Canada must foot a $71 billion bill to secure its place under the dome.

President Trump says Canada will be under the protection of the "Golden Dome" missile defence system, but will have to pay $71 billion.

When asked about Canada becoming the 51st state, the president said "it's up to them." pic.twitter.com/1ev7oWN3wd

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At the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, President Trump’s remarks could signal intensifying trade-war tensions between the U.S. and Canada, further straining the “old relationship” between the once close allies, who share the world’s longest border and a historically robust trade partnership.

When pressed on whether Canada could become the 51st U.S. state, Trump replied, “It’s up to them.”

The continued talk to see Canada become a state of the U.S. has fuelled discussions about sovereignty, economic pressures, and the future of U.S.-Canada relations.

While the $71 billion price tag is steep, potentially straining Canada’s already fragile economy, supporters see it as a necessary investment in North American security.

The "Golden Dome" missile defence system is hailed as a revolutionary shield against escalating geopolitical threats, but the staggering cost, coupled with Trump’s erratic stance on tariffs and statehood, has left Canadian leaders reeling with a lack of clarity in how best to respond.

From 'elbows up' to starstruck: Carney gushes over Trump at G7

This flip-flop isn't just embarrassing—it's revealing. Carney didn't change his mind on Trump. He changed audiences.

Liberal leader Mark Carney has humiliated himself—and every progressive who voted for him—by… pic.twitter.com/7rJQECiZiT

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Prime Minister Mark Carney, who once declared Canada’s “old relationship” with the U.S. “over” and campaigned on an “elbows up” stance against Donald Trump, has been seen fawning over him at the summit.