“A lot of people in Canada are liking becoming our beautiful, cherished 51st state. They’ll have to pay much lower taxes.” – President Donald Trump, remarks to the media, Feb. 25 “They [Canadians] wouldn’t be paying for these tariffs. They’d have much lower taxes if they were part of this great country.” – White House […]
Donald Trump claimed Canadians would pay much lower taxes if they joined the U.S., suggesting Canada should become the 51st state. This claim is disputed, as while Canadian marginal tax rates can be higher, both countries have lower-than-average tax burdens.
