As state-level Republicans in Alaska work to affirm their close relationship with Canada amid U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and threats of annexation, an Alaskan senator has warned British Columbia's premier that "you don't want to mess with Alaska."

Dan Sullivan of the Republican Party, who represents Alaska in the U.S. Senate, made the remarks in an interview with an Anchorage radio station posted to his Facebook page.

During the conversation, which touched on topics ranging from energy development to Ukraine, Sullivan, one of two senators who represent the state in Washington, was asked about B.C. introducing legislation that grants the province the ability to levy new fees on U.S. commercial trucks heading to Alaska.

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[–] HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm sure I remember hearing the US president say that the border between Canada and America was just an imaginary line. If that's true then Canada should just take over Alaska. I means we have more in common with each other than Alaska has with the continental US.

[–] masterofn001@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

So, he's pro open borders.

And mexico can reclaim Texas and California.

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

I say we impose what we have to, and let Alaska decide whether it's American or not.

[–] Montreal_Metro@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

Don't mess with Canada and we won't mess with you.

[–] phx@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

American exceptionalism again. Nobody's touching Alaska this is a change in BC, a Canadian fucking province that has until recently made certain allowances for American travel

[–] GrackleBirb@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

We're taking Alaska. They're going to love it. One way or another we're getting it I can tell

[–] Makeshift@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I still think Alaska should just… be a part of Canada? Just geographically speaking. I see that it’s like, literally in Canada. Makes no sense to me for it to be United States territory.

Forget that stupid 51st state thing. How about the US reverses and goes down to 49 states instead?

Disclaimer that I know nothing about (and therefore have no grudges against nor affinity for) Alaska, and I live in the US.

[–] masterofn001@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

Right! If DOGE wants to get efficient, 49 is better than 50.

[–] jerkface@lemmy.ca -1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Big deal. I heard they all live in igloos.