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Coverage dated August 24, 2026

JD Vance insults Canada with ‘Freudian slip,’ compares ally to US adversary

Headline from The Oregonian

The vice president's insult comes amid a tariff dispute with America's northern neighbor.

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7 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox News

    Vance says Canada friendlier to China on trade than to US: 'Insanity' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    JD Vance told Maine voters that Canada treats Chinese goods more fairly than Maine farm products, blaming Ottawa for derailing trade talks.

  2. Not The Bee

    VP Vance accidentally calls Canada a state: “Freudian slip” (opens Not The Bee)

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    Not The Bee's feed description

    Did Emperor Vance just reveal his future plans? 😉

  3. The Oregonian

    JD Vance insults Canada with ‘Freudian slip,’ compares ally to US adversary (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The vice president's insult comes amid a tariff dispute with America's northern neighbor.

  4. HuffPost

    JD Vance Claims His Latest Comment About Canada Was A ‘Freudian Slip’ (opens HuffPost)

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    HuffPost's feed description

    “We have to remember Canada is a state,” Vance said during a stop in Maine.

  5. Time

    J.D. Vance Calls Canada a ‘State,’ Claims ‘Freudian Slip’ (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    The Vice President's remark came after being asked about the recent heated trade talks between the U.S. and its northern neighbor.

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