The president avoided predicting who could win the election, but said the US does not need Canada's cars, energy or lumber.

President Donald Trump says Canada would “cease to exist” if it weren’t for the United States. Wednesday's comments came just days before Canadians are set to vote in an election dominated by Trump’s remarks on the country’s economy and sovereignty.

Ninety-five per cent of what they do is they buy from us and they sell to us,' said the US President speaking about Canada.