Vance calls Canada remark a 'Freudian slip' during Maine rally

Vice President JD Vance said Monday that his remark calling Canada "a state" was a "Freudian slip" during a rally in Maine, where he discussed the escalating trade war with Canada. Vance made the comment while criticizing Canadian trade policy, saying the U.S. must send a message to Prime Minister Mark Carney to stop taking advantage of Maine and America. He quickly corrected himself, saying the slip was accidental, and accused Canada of underinvesting in its military and applying "ridiculous tariffs" on Maine products. Trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada collapsed Friday, prompting the U.S. to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods, with Canada planning retaliation starting Sept. 8. Carney has accused the U.S. of disrespecting Canada's sovereignty, while Vance claimed Canada acts unfairly.