The recent White House meeting with Canadian leaders got way more chaotic than people expected.
Everyone thought it would just be routine trade talks, but the "51st state" topic took over the whole conversation and sparked huge online debates across both countries.
President Trump made it clear that the idea of Canada becoming America's 51st state is not a joke during the oval office meeting.
This statement immediately triggered backlash from Canadian officials and netizens.
Most Canadians see it as disrespectful to their national sovereignty, while many US netizens are split on the bold comment.
Beyond the controversial topic, the two sides barely made solid progress on cross-border trade and security cooperation.
It's funny how a casual provocative remark overshadowed all practical diplomatic discussions.
This awkward meeting definitely strained bilateral relations a little bit.
