Ever since US President Donald Trump has taken over, one controversy after another has been linked to him. Now he has once again given open threat to Canada. Trump has said that Canada should either accept subordination and become its 51st state or be ready to pay 61 billion dollars (about 5 lakh crore rupees). After all, why has Donald demanded this money from Canada?

US President Donald Trump has told Canada that if it wants to be part of his proposed ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system, it will have to pay 61 billion dollars, unless it chooses to become the 51st state of the United States. If Canada wants to avoid this liability, it will have to join the US.

What did Donald Trump say? Trump wrote on social media, ‘I have told Canada (who wants to be part of our magnificent Golden Dome system) that if they remain a separate but unequal nation, they will have to spend $61 billion. But, if they become our beloved 51st state, they will have to spend zero dollars. We are considering this proposal, now it is Canada’s turn.’

What is Trump's missile defense plan? Trump’s remarks came a few days after the unveiling of his ambitious missile defense plan. The plan aims to create a space-based interceptor shield that will provide protection against ballistic missiles, hypersonics and advanced cruise missiles. Trump claimed that the project would be fully operational by the end of its term, although experts have questioned the feasibility of this technology.

President Trump has estimated the cost of this security program to be $175 billion, while Congress is currently demanding $25 billion to start the work. According to a Congressional Budget Office estimate, To implement this entire plan, America may have to spend up to $542 billion (about Rs 50 lakh crore) in 20 years.

Canada’s PM said - considering Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney had said recently that he is considering Trump’s offer. The US and Canada have maintained a strong military alliance for decades. Especially through the joint North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). Trump’s recent rhetoric has increased tensions in relations. His administration had previously launched a trade war against Canada and repeatedly presented the idea of ??incorporating the country into the United States. In the year 2022, Canada has promised to give about $28 billion to modernize NORAD. However, Trump is demanding a much higher amount than this for the new security system.