# What did Vance say about Pierre Poilievre?

https://mins.news/en/video/28944

- CBC News, 2026-08-21 23:31 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT7WbKf7rKY

> Leaked comments by U.S. Vice-President JD Vance described Pierre Poilievre as a “non-entity” in trade negotiations. The Conservative leader said he had urged his ministers to use every available point of leverage to defend Canada and Canadians. The Power Panel examines Vance’s remarks and their possible impact on Canada’s negotiating position.

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