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“At first we were afraid, we were petrified,” concertgoers could hear as the ardent take on the hit song played from the stage’s speakers. The contemporary twist on Gaynor’s anthem was performed by Plainfield, Ont., singer Sonya Zaback. 

At the end of the line, “And now we’ve banded all together, your tariff made us strong,” the British singer and songwriter pumped his arms into the air.

The “I Don’t Want to Talk About It” star grinned as the lyrics continued: “There’s not a snowball’s chance in hell we’ll be your 51st state” to cheers from the audience.

Stewart walked backwards across the stage as the cover crooned, “So now just go, walk out the door. We do not need you, you’re not welcome anymore.”

“Weren’t you the one who instigated these trade fights? You’re soon broke to regret it — when we turn out your lights.”

Stewart jumped and cheered, facing the screen blaring footage of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ streets and fireworks behind the lyrics.

“51st state, my f—king ass,” Stewart yelled as the song came to a close, pumping his fist in the air again.

In recent weeks Trump has been less vocal on his taunts to annex Canada as the “51st state,” but the two countries remain deadlocked in negotiations over a trade deal that would avert tariffs on Canadian goods. Trump has set a deadline of Aug. 1 for the two countries to reach an agreement. 

“I think Canada could be one where they just pay tariffs — not really a negotiation,� Trump told reporters Friday. 

Stewart is set to hit the stage at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts, Saturday night.

With files from The Canadian Press