Donald Trump, the incoming US President, has expressed concerns about the financial support given to Canada and Mexico. He claims that the US subsidizes Canada by over USD 100 billion and Mexico by nearly USD 300 billion annually.

Trump has suggested that if the US continues to provide these subsidies, it may be more logical for both countries to become states of the United States. Additionally, Trump has threatened to impose significant tariffs on Canada and Mexico unless they take action to address the issue of illegal immigration into the US. He believes that there should be a fair and level playing field in international trade and is frustrated by the financial burden placed on the US by its neighbors and other countries worldwide.