Weird: Canon will not sell the new 11-22mm lens in USA?

Canon is really doing everything possible to NOT push their EOS-M system! According to the moderator of the Canon USA forum, the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens will not ship and be sold in the US:

Thank you for your inquiry regarding the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens. We can certainly understand the confusion surrounding this release! Unfortunately, this specific lens will not be sold or serviced by Canon USA.

What the heck???

via CanonWatch.