OTTAWA — Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says part of why he has been pitching Canada as a source of critical minerals for the U.S. stems from internal discussions held about U.S. President Donald Trump’s desire to access Canada’s supply, which Wilkinson sees as a possible motivator for his statements on the country becoming its&nbsp;“51st state.”

'This is a strategic vulnerability for the United States vis a vis China,' Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said.{ai:summary}<p>Canada's Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson highlights the nation's potential as a critical minerals supplier for the U.S., referencing past discussions about former President Trump's interest in accessing Canadian resources. This context influences Wilkinson's remarks about Canada as a potential "51st state." #foreignaffairs</p>

Canada's pitch on critical minerals informed by Trump's desire for supply: minister

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