Louisiana’s lieutenant governor said that “it would be really nice” if U.S. President Donald Trump apologized for calls for additional tariffs and 51st state remarks on Canada.

While in Canada to promote tourism in his state, Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser said he has encountered “pushback” from people upset about Trump’s remarks.

“I [didn’t] realize what the impact has been until I got here, but the pushback from the president’s comments about the 51st state, the tariffs, have really left a bad taste in Canadians’ mouths,” he said during an interview with FOX 8 Live .

“It would really be nice if the president could issue an apology about the 51st state. I think that would go a long way. At least many of the people up here believe it would.”

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