On the recordSeptember 1, 2026
I mean we're not at war with Canada. How are we going to be at war with Canada? What, are they going to take their two submarines from the Edmonton mall and sic them on us?
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Scott Bessent
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cbc.caEditor's note · Context
U.S. Treasury Secretary comments on trade tensions with Canada.
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