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Canada is a state: Vance makes Freudian slip as US-Canada tensions rise

US Vice President JD Vance referred to Canada as a state, correcting himself amid trade disputes. He criticized Canada's military underinvestment and trade policies, comparing it to China. US-Canada trade talks collapsed last week, with tariffs threatened for January 2027. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected US proposals as unfair and uneconomic. Canada vows retaliation, potentially using critical minerals and electricity as leverage.

25 Aug 2026 7:51 am