J.D. Vance Calls Canada a ‘State,’ Claims ‘Freudian Slip’
The Vice President's remark came after being asked about the recent heated trade talks between the U.S. and its northern neighbor.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance made a statement on Monday that Canada is a "state," only to immediately clarify that it was a "Freudian slip." The incident occurred during a political event in Maine after he was questioned about the recent high-stakes trade negotiations between the United States and Canada. Vance went on to argue that Canada has not adequately invested in its military, making it vulnerable to invasion if it were not for the protection provided by the United States.
This comment comes in the wake of President Donald Trump's frequent disparaging remarks about Canada, including referring to it as the "51st state" and suggesting the U.S. should annex the country. President Trump has repeatedly criticized Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and pointed out his perceived flawed leadership in recent conversations.
In a statement on Monday, President Trump vowed to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods starting January 1, 2027, in response to trade negotiations that broke down earlier in the week. Canada, for its part, has suspended trade talks with the U.S. and retaliated with tariffs on American goods, which will take effect on September 8.
Both nations have expressed a desire to resume negotiations, but with a clear caveat: any agreement must respect Canada's sovereignty. President Trump has continued to make provocative statements about Canada, accusing Canada of being a "subsidiary" of the United States and emphasizing that without the U.S., Canada would not survive.
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