The taunting post was just one in a recent string of comments from Trump suggesting that the United States annex Canada and make it the 51st U.S. state. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted an unambiguous response on X: “There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States.”

Trump said in an Oval Office signing ceremony on Monday that his administration will impose a 25% tax on goods from Canada and Mexico that may come as soon as February 1 – a move that could raise prices for American consumers.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated on Tuesday that his government is ready to respond to all scenarios if U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canada.