Canada's ambassador to the United Nations compared U.S. President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defense program to a “protection racket” on Wednesday after Trump said America's northern neighbor could pay $61 billion to join the program or it could be free if the country agrees to annexation.

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Canada was "considering" giving up its statehood in exchange for protection by the proposed "Golden Dome" at no cost.

Donald Trump said Canada could access the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense system for free—only if it gives up sovereignty and joins as the 51st state. Otherwise, it’ll cost $61 billion.

U.S. President Donald Trump has an offer for Canada if it were to be part of the “Golden Dome” cutting-edge missile defense shield project that he announced last week. The Trump administration plans to build the “Golden Dome Missile Defense Shield,

US president, Donald Trump, has threatened Canada with a staggering bill for the Golden Dome system if they refuse to comply with his request.