Vance Calls Canada a 'State,' Claims 'Freudian Slip' in Trade Dispute

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Vice President J.D. Vance called Canada a "state" during a Maine event on Monday, then claimed it was a "Freudian slip" while discussing U.S.-Canada trade tensions. Vance said Canada underinvests in its military and would face invasion without U.S. protection. The remark follows President Donald Trump's repeated references to Canada as the "51st state" and his suggestion that the U.S. annex its neighbor. Trump continued criticizing Canada on Truth Social, calling Prime Minister Mark Carney "Governor" and Ontario Premier Doug Ford a "Flunky." Trade talks broke down Friday, with Trump planning 50% auto tariffs starting Jan. 1, 2027, and Canada retaliating Sept. 8.


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