President Donald Trump says Canada “thinks they’re a state” as he defends a tariff dispute between the United States and its neighbor. He argues that Canada should not expect favorable treatment despite its close relationship with the US, framing the issue as one of trade leverage and expectations.
The outlets describe Trump’s comments as part of his broader defense of tougher trade measures. Both sources link his remarks to ongoing tariff increases and the wider context of a bitter trade war with Canada. While the reporting differs in emphasis—one focusing on the quoted language used to criticize Canada’s stance and another reiterating his justification for the tariff approach—the core account is consistent: Trump is responding to criticism of his trade policy by arguing Canada’s position does not warrant special treatment from the US.
