Carney tried to ‘out-tough’ Trump in trade negotiations, Vance says
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance criticized Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's approach to trade negotiations, characterizing his efforts to 'out-tough' Donald Trump as ineffective. Vance also suggested that other Canadian political figures have been more successful in behind-the-scenes advocacy.
Why it matters
The comments provide insight into the strained diplomatic and trade relations between the U.S. and Canada under the current administration.
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance speaks during a roundtable event on the White House campus on Aug. 5. Alex Brandon/The Associated Press
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance weighed in on the latest trade deal with Canada at a fundraising event Wednesday, saying Prime Minister Mark Carney tried to “out-tough” U.S. President Donald Trump while crediting his longtime friend Conservative MP Jamil Jivani as a helpful advocate for Canada.
In audio from the fundraiser in Southampton, N.Y., which was provided to The Canadian Press by a source who attended the private function, Vance said Carney is a “very sweet guy” and he gets along with him quite well.
But, Vance said, Carney “comes in and puffs his chest out and says, ‘I’m going to, like, out-tough Donald Trump.’”
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