“In my investment career, I’ve seen what happens when a technocrat tries to pivot and become a politician—never really works out well.”

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday railed against Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for launching trade talks with China amid its tariff war with the United States. “I don’t think he’s doing the best job for the Canadian people,

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent needled Canada over the prospect of an independence referendum in Alberta this week, as President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are locked in a clash over Ottawa’s role in the hemisphere.

The Trump administration is once again ramping up its rhetorical pressure on Canada, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent issuing a fresh warning to Prime Minister Mark Carney over looming trade negotiations.

Official urges calm from Ottawa ahead of trade talks, says EU put trade ahead of Ukraine by easing pressure on India over Russian oil.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promoted the idea of the province of Alberta voting to exit Canada as his boss lusts for U.S. expansion. The top Trump officials leaned into “rumors” during an interview on the right-wing streaming channel Real America’s Voice.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday warned Prime Minister Mark Carney that his recent public comments against U.S. trade policy could backfire going into the formal review of the Canada-U.

Scott Bessent warns Washington will not allow Canada to become an ‘opening’ for cheap goods from China to pour into the US.

Scott Bessent said that the Canadian prime minister had recanted his call on middle powers to no longer accommodate the U.S.