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President Trump stated that Canada's French language requirements are not a factor in US-Canada trade tensions and that he would never interfere with Canadians speaking French.
multiple outlets, traced to a single source · Attributed statement · first recorded Aug 25, 2:30 PM
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The HillCenter · Aug 25, 2:01 PM
President Trump said on Tuesday that Canada's French language requirements are not a factor in escalating trade tensions between Washington and Ottawa
Cites: President Trump · Details: Tuesday; trade tensions; French language requirements
The HillCenter · Aug 25, 2:01 PM
Trump stated he would never interfere with Canadians speaking French
Cites: President Trump · Details: Truth Social; "I would never interfere with Canadians speaking French!"
The HillCenter · Aug 25, 2:01 PM
Trump stated he has never even thought of interfering with French language use
Cites: President Trump · Details: "I have never even thought of doing such a stupid thing"