US Commerce Sec. Lutnick insults Canada

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick launched a series of harsh insults against Canada at a Washington event, escalating trade tensions between the two allies. Lutnick called Canada's trade strategy 'the worst I've ever heard' and bluntly stated 'they suck,' later clarifying that Canada 'sucks off' America's $30 trillion economy 'like a parasite.' He also criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent visit to China, questioning whether Beijing would buy Canadian goods amid ongoing US-China tensions. The unprecedented diplomatic rhetoric signals a major shift in the Trump administration's posture, moving from partnership to demanding Canadian subservience in trade relationships.