Vance calls Canada 'a state' in Freudian slip, compares ally to China
Vice President JD Vance insulted Canada during a Maine visit Monday, calling it "a state" before dismissing the remark as a "Freudian slip," amid an escalating tariff dispute between the two countries. Vance also compared Canada to China, calling both "the two worst countries" on trade policy, while saying he expected such behavior from the U.S. adversary but not from its northern neighbor. The comments came as President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian imports over the weekend. Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened to cut power to 1.5 million U.S. homes and businesses in response, prompting Trump to criticize Ford on social media. Ford fired back, saying Trump could "kiss my a--" and vowing to fight "full-steam."