Trump taunts Trudeau with new title as he continues tariffs push: 'Great State of Canada'

President-elect Donald Trump took a swipe at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau early Tuesday on Truth Social, referring to him as "Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada."

"It was a pleasure to have dinner with Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada," Trump wrote. "I look forward to continuing our in-depth talks on tariffs and trade, which will yield spectacular results for all!"

The comment followed their meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida last week, described as "very productive." Trudeau made the trip days after Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, citing their alleged failure to address illegal immigration and drug trafficking into the U.S.

During the meeting, Trump reportedly told Trudeau that if tariffs devastated Canada’s economy, perhaps it should consider becoming the 51st U.S. state, according to Fox News sources.

On Truth Social, Trump emphasized the meeting's focus on critical issues, including the fentanyl crisis, fair trade agreements, and the trade deficit with Canada. He vowed the U.S. would no longer tolerate the impacts of drug cartels and fentanyl trafficking, claiming they have caused immense suffering.

Energy, trade, and Arctic policy were also discussed, though Trump provided no further details. "These are vital issues I will tackle from my first day in office, or even before," he stated, without clarifying whether tariffs were still part of his plan.

Trump has consistently championed tariffs, writing last month on Truth Social that he would impose a 25% levy on all goods from Canada and Mexico on his first day back in office. He accused both nations of failing to curb immigration and crime, referencing a "caravan" of migrants from Mexico heading toward the U.S.

As president, Trump replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in 2020. The USMCA addressed labor, environmental, and digital trade concerns, modernizing the original deal.

During his final campaign stop, Trump warned Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum that failure to halt illegal immigration and drug smuggling would result in immediate 25% tariffs on Mexican imports.