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JD Vance Calls Canada a State, Then Says It Was a ‘Freudian Slip’
Vance said Canada is a state in a Freudian slip and accused it of unfair trade practices as talks collapsed and tariffs rose.
- Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada collapsed on Friday after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended talks, citing "last-minute changes" he deemed "unfair."
- President Donald Trump threatened 50% tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, and steel starting January 1, 2027, following existing 50% tariffs on about $20 billion in goods that took effect over the weekend.
- U.S. Vice President JD Vance claimed Canada would face invasion without U.S. protection, branding the nation a "state" during a Monday political event in Maine. Vance also cited 250% dairy tariffs as evidence of "unfair" practices.
- Carney reaffirmed that any future agreement must "respect Canada's sovereignty," rejecting the notion that Canada should function as a subsidiary of the United States.
- Canada plans to implement retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods effective September 8, as the dispute signals escalating economic tensions between the allies heading into 2027.
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On the backdrop of the resumption of the US-Canada trade war this weekend, Vice President JD Vance poured gas on the fire with what he described as a "Freudian escape," calling the North American country "a state," reports USA Today News.
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On the backdrop of the resumption of the US-Canada trade war this weekend, Vice President JD Vance poured gas on the fire with what he described as a "Freudian escape," calling the North American country "a state," reports USA Today News.
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Total News Sources15
Leaning Left6Leaning Right3Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
50% Left
L 50%
C 25%
R 25%
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