7 Bold Promises from President-Elect Trump: What’s in Store? (3 of 5)

4. Canada as the 51st State?

In a surprising twist, Trump has floated the idea of Canada joining the United States as its 51st state. Framing it as a way to enhance security and economic ties, he’s also warned of imposing tariffs on Canadian goods if changes aren’t made. Unsurprisingly, Canadian leaders have rejected the notion outright, but Trump’s persistence has kept the idea in the spotlight.

5. Renaming the Gulf of Mexico

Trump has proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” tying the suggestion to his critiques of Mexico’s trade and border policies. While the logistics and authority behind such a renaming remain unclear, the idea has sparked both support and backlash. Mexican officials even jokingly countered with their own proposal to rename North America as “América Mexicana,” or “Mexican America,” a term derived from an 1814 foundational document that predates Mexico’s constitution.