'Sorry': British Columbia puts up new border signs amid US-Canada tariff war; 'Never the 51st state'

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British Columbia unveils new border signs in a blunt message to the US amid the ongoing US-Canada tariff war. British Columbia has put up a pointed message for Americans arriving from the US: “Welcome to British Columbia, Canada. Strong, proud, and will NEVER be the 51st state. Sorry!” The message, displayed on new signs at British Columbia's border crossings, is a direct response to US President Donald Trump's repeated suggestions that Canada could become the 51st state of the United States.British Columbia Premier David Eby unveiled the signs as tensions between Canada and the US continue to rise over Trump's tariffs and his comments about Canada's future.The sign welcomes visitors to British Columbia before delivering its emphatic message that the province will remain part of Canada.Another border sign carries the words “Never 51st State”, alongside messages including “Watch for Moose” and “Kindness ≠ Weakness.”“This is a uniquely Canadian message,” Eby said while unveiling the signs. “It’s confident, good humour, and it’s unmistakably clear. British Columbia is part of Canada, and Canada is not for sale.”Trump has repeatedly referred to Canada as a potential US state since retu...

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