U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media throughout a refueling cease at Shannon Airport in Shannon, Eire, March 12. AFP-Yonhap
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned he wouldn’t increase Canada’s sovereignty when he visits Quebec later Wednesday for Group of Seven talks, regardless of taunts by President Donald Trump.
„We’ll be targeted within the G7 and all of these issues,“ he mentioned, mentioning the struggle in Ukraine. „That is what the assembly is about. This is not a gathering about how we’ll take over Canada.“
However he defended Trump’s powerful strategy to Canada, the place leaders have spoken of an existential risk from their southern neighbour.
Trump has mentioned „it ought to grow to be the 51st state from an financial standpoint,“ Rubio instructed reporters on a refuelling cease in Eire following a visit to Saudi Arabia.
„He mentioned that in the event that they grew to become the 51st state, we would not have to fret concerning the border and fentanyl coming throughout, as a result of now we will handle that,“ Rubio mentioned.
„He is made an argument that it is their curiosity to take action. Clearly, the Canadians do not agree,“ he mentioned.
He downplayed the impression on relations, noting that Canada — present president of the G7 — nonetheless invited the US to attend the international ministerial talks in Quebec. (AFP)
