President Donald Trump predicted that Canadians will travel to the United States once again after a trade deal is reached.
Trump told reporters in the Oval Office while meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday that he understands why many Canadians are refusing to visit.
Trump’s talk of making Canada the 51st state to avoid tariffs has infuriated Canadians, who are canceling trips to the U.S. in big numbers. There’s been a 23% drop in Canadian visits to the U.S. in the first seven months of the year versus the same period in 2024, according to Canada’s national statistical office.
“I understand that. Look, I understand that,” Trump said before predicting Canada and the U.S. would ultimately reach a deal.
“It’s something that will get worked out. There’s still great love between the two countries but you know American people want product here, they want to make it here,” Trump said. “We are competing for the same business. That’s the problem. That’s why I keep mentioning one way to solve that problem. There’s a very easy way.”
