{"id":2417863,"date":"2025-03-31T08:43:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T12:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wh-official-drops-bomb-after-cnbc-reaches-out-for-comment-when-canada-becomes-our-51st-state\/"},"modified":"2025-03-31T08:48:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T12:48:30","slug":"wh-official-drops-bomb-after-cnbc-reaches-out-for-comment-when-canada-becomes-our-51st-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wh-official-drops-bomb-after-cnbc-reaches-out-for-comment-when-canada-becomes-our-51st-state\/","title":{"rendered":"WH Official Drops Bomb After CNBC Reaches Out for Comment: &#8216;When Canada Becomes Our 51st State&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwh-official-drops-bomb-after-cnbc-reaches-out-for-comment-when-canada-becomes-our-51st-state%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2417863&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/5-reasons-making-taxpayers-pay-off-student-loans-is-a-rotten-idea\/\" title=\"5 Reasons Making Taxpayers Pay Off Student Loans Is A Rotten Idea\">recent report<\/a> indicates a decline in Canadian travel to the United States, attributed to unfavorable currency exchange rates, tariff controversies, and a antagonistic political environment in the U.S. in 2024, Canadians represented 28% of all travelers to the U.S., the highest among any nation, yet their numbers are decreasing, exacerbating a $50 billion travel deficit that the U.S. faces globally. A White House representative appeared unconcerned, joking about the possibility of Canada joining the U.S. as the 51st state, suggesting it would eliminate travel inconveniences for Canadians. This rhetoric has led to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-fighting-near-northern-border-raises-fears-of-conflict-with-hezbollah-and-hamas\/\" title=\"Israel&#039;s northern border skirmishes raise concerns of conflict with Hezbollah and Hamas.\">significant political ramifications<\/a> in Canada, including the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who struggled with Donald Trump&#8217;s administration. Concerned about the drop in Canadian visitors, the U.S. Travel Association is collaborating with the government to address these challenges. The ongoing trade issues and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-centcom-chief-afghan-forces-may-collapse-after-u-s-pullout-says-pentagon-may-need-additional-resources-to-withdraw-u-s-troops\/\" title=\"U.S. Centcom Chief: Afghan forces may collapse after U.S. pullout, says Pentagon may need additional resources to withdraw U.S. troops\">political tensions<\/a> could thaw depending on future Canadian leadership.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>There are currently fewer Canadians traveling to the United States.<\/p>\n<p>But the White House seems unfazed by the problem, especially if our neighbors to the north decide to join the union.<\/p>\n<p>Canadians are increasingly avoiding trips to the United States amid a less favorable currency exchange rate, controversy over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trumps-tariffs-mexico-canada-officially-go-effect-countries-failed-adequately-address-situation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tariffs<\/a>, and an American political environment perceived as heated, according to a Friday report from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/03\/28\/canada-united-states-travel.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The trends are worsening the $50 billion travel deficit the United States maintains with countries around the globe.<\/p>\n<p>Inbound travel and tourism of foreigners account for 8 percent of American exports, according to the Commerce Department.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); 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Van Drew calls Capitol violence \u2018disrespectful of democracy\u2019\">representative added<\/a> that Canadians &ldquo;will no longer have to endure the inconveniences of international travel when Canada becomes our 51st state.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Europeans are eager to enjoy the Golden Age of America if they so choose to,&rdquo; the staffer continued.<\/p>\n<p>President Donald Trump has indeed floated the idea of making <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trumps-canada-statehood-joke-catching-even-investor-reality-star-floats-idea-new-relationship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canada<\/a> the newest admission to the union.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond boosting the size of the American economy, adding vast natural resources, and eliminating trade barriers, such a move would help with joint defense capabilities and take advantage of cultural similarities.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, Canada is much more liberal than much of the United States, meaning that the country would take a massive leftward shift if Canada is annexed &mdash; a reality that has given some American conservatives pause.<\/p>\n<p>In any case, Trump&rsquo;s rhetoric has done wonders in rattling now-former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who recently stepped down in part because of his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/fairness-trudeau-caves-trump-installs-1-3-billion-plan-secure-northern-border\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weakness<\/a> in dealing with Trump&rsquo;s trolling and tariff threats.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trudeau-attempts-undermine-trump-melodramatic-message-directly-american-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trudeau<\/a> previously pleaded with his countrymen to travel inside Canada for the time being rather than taking trips to the United States.<\/p>\n<p>He asked them to change &ldquo;summer vacation plans to stay here in Canada and explore the many national and provincial parks, historical sites and tourist destinations our great country has to offer.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Travel Association, which represents hotel groups and airlines, voiced concern about the decrease in Canadian travel.<\/p>\n<p>The group told CNBC that the declining willingness of the foreigners to visit is &ldquo;a question of America&rsquo;s welcomeness, a slowing U.S. economy and recent safety concerns.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;These challenges are real and demand decisive action,&rdquo; the organization said.<\/p>\n<p>The group added that staff members are &ldquo;actively working with the White House and Congress to advance policies that drive economic expansion and keep the U.S. competitive on the global stage.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The trade and border strife between the United States and Canada is not ending anytime soon.<\/p>\n<p>But with Trudeau gone and the potential of a new Conservative Party government later this year, we could see the icy attitude of our neighbor to the north begin to thaw toward our country.<\/p>\n<p>Whether that comes as a neighbor or as the 51st state is yet to be seen.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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