The idea of absorbing Canada into the United States is not advisable, according to former government officials. The concept has been floated by the Trump administration, but experts and those who have worked with Canada in conflict zones argue it’s not a viable option.
As a former counselor at the State Department, [Author’s Name] has experience advising on wars against various enemies, including insurgents, Taliban, Iran, and al-Qaeda. They have visited battlefields in the Middle East and Afghanistan and shaped strategy in Washington. However, they believe Canada, being one of America’s most durable and effective enemies, is not a country to be taken lightly.
The author suggests that absorbing Canada would require two approaches: an easy option and a hard one. The easy way involves Canadians supporting US absorption en masse, but even this scenario poses awkwardness. The Trump administration’s plan has been met with skepticism from experts and those familiar with the complexities of international relations.
Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/03/us-canada-relations-trump/682046