In a wide-ranging interview with TIME, President Trump discussed various topics, including trade deals, foreign relations, and domestic policies. He claimed to have made 200 trade deals, although none have been announced, and he maintains a hard stance on tariffs, considering them beneficial. Trump expressed interest in annexing Canada as a state, emphasizing that the US does not need Canadian resources. He also addressed the ongoing situation in Ukraine, stating that Crimea will remain with Russia, contradicting international law and past US policy. Additionally, Trump mentioned the possibility of Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords and reiterated his unwillingness to use loopholes to run for a third presidential term.

Trump asserted that he has made 200 trade deals with various countries and companies, but none have been officially announced, and he views maintaining high tariffs as a victory for the US economy.

He stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping has contacted him regarding trade talks, though Chinese officials deny such discussions, and Trump declined to provide further details about their communications.

Trump expressed a serious proposition of annexing Canada as the 51st US state, arguing that the US takes care of Canada's military and does not require Canadian products, such as cars and lumber.

He reiterated a controversial stance that Crimea will stay with Russia, opposing international law and previous US policy, while suggesting that Ukraine's ambition to join NATO provoked Russia's invasion.

Trump indicated a willingness to engage in conflict with Iran if a nuclear deal cannot be reached, while also believing Saudi Arabia will join the Abraham Accords, a Middle Eastern peace initiative from his first term.