Vance calls Canada a U.S. state in ‘Freudian slip’ as trade fallout grows
Vance, speaking at a political event in Maine, claimed talks were still ongoing despite Prime Minister Mark Carney pulling Canada out of the negotiations late last week.
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance accidentally referred to Canada as a U.S. state during a political event in Maine, describing it as a "Freudian slip". This came amid growing tensions over trade and defense policies following failed negotiations with Canada. Vance claimed the talks were still ongoing, despite Prime Minister Mark Carney pulling Canada out of discussions last week.
He criticized Canada's trade policies, accusing the country of underinvesting in its military, applying unfair tariffs on Maine products, and acting as a "backdoor" for Chinese goods. Vance demanded Canada apply fairness to trade between North Dakota and Canada, and Maine and Canada. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney countered that the U.S. made unreasonable demands, including restrictions on Canada's trade relationships, leading to Canada rejecting the offer. U.S. officials accused Canada of rejecting a "good deal" and playing politics.
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