Canada News Roundup: Trump Talks Annexation, NHL Playoff Hopes, and Derek Gee's Giro Ambitions

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President Donald Trump made headlines by saying it's 'highly unlikely' the U.S.

would ever use military force to annex Canada, though he still jokes about making Canada the 51st state.

Trump emphasized, 'I just don't see it, I have to be honest with you.' This comes as Prime

Minister Mark Carney prepares for his first meeting with Trump, with trade tensions and the CUSMA agreement on

the table.

Trump claims the U.S.

'subsidizes Canada to the tune of $200 billion a year,' though official data shows a $63.3 billion trade

deficit, not a subsidy.

Both leaders are expected to discuss tariffs and border issues, with Carney promising to fight for the best

deal for Canada.

For the first time since 2004, three Canadian NHL teams have made it to the second round of

the playoffs: the Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, and Toronto Maple Leafs.

Canadian fans are hoping to break a 31-year drought since a Canadian team last won the Cup.

Oddsmakers give the Oilers the best shot among Canadian teams, but the Leafs and Jets are considered long

shots.

The action is heating up, with fans across the country daring to dream: could this finally be the

year the Cup comes home?

Canadian cyclist Derek Gee is gearing up for the Giro d'Italia with high hopes after a stellar season.

Gee, who was a breakout star at the Giro two years ago, says this year is all about

testing his limits in the General Classification.

'It's definitely given me a little more vision and clarity of what the goals are,' he shares.

After strong performances in recent races, Gee is focused on racing with the GC contenders and is ready

for the challenge, especially on the unpredictable gravel stage.

Canadian cycling fans will be watching closely as Gee aims to make history.

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