>This is total nonsense, nobody thinks they can annex Canada…
Trump defies typical expectations and does things everyone else thinks would never happen. Often because to do so would be very damaging and idiotic, but that never actually stops Trump.
However you do NOT threaten to annex, take over or otherwise threaten the sovereignty of an ally or friend. That is geo-politics 101, so regardless of how serious he is about doing it, the act of threatening it is belligerent and shows he isn't a reliable trading partner or ally.
Outside of annexing, the trade war is also actively hostile on top of being perpetuated on complete lies.
Trump defies typical expectations and does things everyone else thinks would never happen. Often because to do so would be very damaging and idiotic, but that never actually stops Trump.
However you do NOT threaten to annex, take over or otherwise threaten the sovereignty of an ally or friend. That is geo-politics 101, so regardless of how serious he is about doing it, the act of threatening it is belligerent and shows he isn't a reliable trading partner or ally.
Outside of annexing, the trade war is also actively hostile on top of being perpetuated on complete lies.