Lutnick Apologizes for Saying No Americans Died in Iran Conflict
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick apologized for saying no Americans had died in the conflict with Iran, as related developments unfolded on Canada trade talks, a Pentagon decision on Anthropic, and an expected briefing by Vice President JD Vance.
Key Facts
- —Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick apologized for saying no Americans died in the conflict with Iran.
- —Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would return to trade talks when the United States is ready.
- —A Pentagon official reaffirmed the decision to blacklist AI company Anthropic despite Lutnick's comments.
- —Vice President JD Vance was expected to address Iran efforts and affordability in a briefing.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick apologized after saying that no Americans had died in the conflict with Iran.
In Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed Lutnick's account of what had halted trade negotiations between the two countries. Carney said Canada would return to talks when the United States was ready. "When the Americans are ready," he said.
Separately, a Pentagon official reaffirmed a decision to blacklist the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, holding to that position despite comments Lutnick had made on the matter.
The developments came as Vice President JD Vance was expected to address the administration's Iran efforts and questions of affordability in a briefing.
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- 1.Reference headline — Lutnick apology for Iran conflict comment
- 2.Reference headline — Carney remarks and quote on returning to trade talks
- 3.Reference headline — Pentagon reaffirmation of Anthropic blacklist
- 4.Reference headline — Vance briefing on Iran and affordability
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