Peter Navarro, a top White House official, is pushing negotiators to discuss redrawing the Canadian border to potentially turn Canada into America's '51st state'. This move is causing tension between the US and Canada.
Key Points
Peter Navarro pushing US negotiators to rework Canadian border
Proposal to expel Canada from the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing network
Trump administration seeking control of the Keystone XL Pipeline
Tensions rising between US and Canada over trade disputes
Pros
Potential economic benefits from closer integration with Canada
Increased control over resources like the Keystone XL Pipeline
Cons
Likely strain diplomatic relations with Canada
Risk of escalating trade tensions and possible retaliation from Canada