U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called Canada a "socialist regime" ahead of newly-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to the White House and cast doubt about the possibility of the two countries reaching a trade deal.
Speaking to Fox Business, Lutnick described the situation as "really complex" and echoed President Donald Trump's claims about the U.S. "subsidizing" Canada. The official said the neighboring country has been "basically feeding off of us" for decades.
