Imagine a future where America’s most powerful states decide to stand on their own. With economies rivaling nations, distinct cultures, and thriving industries, some states could likely survive and even prosper as independent countries.
As political divisions deepen under a second Trump administration, a recent Leger poll shows that one in five Americans would rather their state join Canada. Yet with tensions rising between the US and Canada and Prime Minister Mark Carney stressing his country’s economic independence, such a move seems improbable. This growing divide reveals a fascinating idea that in the event of a fractured Union, some states may be better equipped than others to stand on their own.
Intrigued? Click through the following gallery to explore which US states have the strength and resources to survive as independent nations.
All figures in USD.