Trump admits making up trade claim in trudeau talk

You're referring to the recent controversy surrounding a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

According to reports, Trump admitted to making up a claim about a trade deal during their conversation. Specifically, Trump had told Trudeau that the US had a "150-year-old" trade deal with Canada, which was not accurate.

The White House later clarified that the US and Canada have had a long-standing trade relationship, but it's not a single, 150-year-old deal. Instead, the two countries have had various trade agreements over the years, including the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Trump's admission was reportedly made during a phone call with Trudeau on December 19, 2020, in which the two leaders discussed the USMCA and other trade issues. The conversation was leaked to the press, and Trump's comments about the 150-year-old trade deal sparked widespread criticism and ridicule.

This incident has raised concerns about Trump's honesty and credibility, particularly in the context of international diplomacy and trade negotiations. It's worth noting that this is not the first time Trump has been accused of making false or misleading claims about trade or other issues.