Trump's 51st-state threat returns—how will Carney respond?

Podcast: Hub Podcasts · Hub Canada Media

Opublikowano: 2026-10-15

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer examine Donald Trump's renewed threats to make Canada the 51st state, delivered during a recent Arizona rally. They analyze whether this signals a post-midterm escalation and discuss a proposal by Canadian thinkers urging the Carney government to form a "middle powers" alliance with Europe. They debate the merits and risks of this third-way approach, questioning whether such coalitions can withstand great power competition and whether distancing from the U.S. serves Canada's long-term interests. The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hu...