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The relationship between the U.S. and Canada is long and complicated, rooted in mutual interests but also historical conflicts. The last significant attempt at U.S. expansion into Canada was when President James Madison tried to capture Canadian territory during the War of 1812—an attempt that ultimately failed. Current statements from Trump, despite their comedic underpinning, recall that historical context, teasingly challenging whether such an outcome could radically shift today.