U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for his political stance, urging him to prioritize Canadian interests over virtue signaling ahead of CUSMA negotiations. Bessent highlighted Carney’s perceived anti-American rhetoric and cautioned against provoking the larger U.S. economy. Carney, who denied retracting statements made at the World Economic Forum, maintains his position despite Bessent’s remarks about the challenges of transitioning from technocrat to politician.

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