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JD Vance calls Canada a state, then says it was a ‘Freudian slip’
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Amanda Alvarado , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Vance also discussed Canada's military, suggesting it relies on the United States for protection. The tariffs, set to take effect on January 1, will apply to cars, auto parts, and steel.
A recent speech by Vice President JD Vance included a notable mistake. He referred to Canada as a state, later attributing the error to a slip of the tongue. Vance also discussed Canada's military, suggesting it relies on the United States for protection.
Vance's comments followed an announcement by President Donald Trump regarding tariffs on certain imports. The tariffs, set to take effect on January 1, will apply to cars, auto parts, and steel.
Further details on the situation, including reactions from Canadian officials, are available from the source. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to respond to the tariffs with retaliatory measures.
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Category: safety Published: August 25, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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