# JD Vance reportedly mocks Carney for trying to ‘out-tough’ Trump on trade

https://mins.news/en/item/28566

- The Guardian, 2026-08-21 15:22 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/21/jd-vance-mark-carney-out-tough-trump-trade

> Leaked audio reportedly captures US vice-president JD Vance mocking Canada for conceding ground in trade talks and taunting Prime Minister Mark Carney over an effort to “out-tough” Donald Trump. The recording comes as negotiations continue under Trump’s threat of 50% tariffs on Canada.

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