U.S. official taunts Canada amid ongoing trade war

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First seen: Aug 31, 2026, 5:01 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 31, 2026, 7:02 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Scott Bessent publicly mocked Canada's military capabilities while tensions continue over the U.S.-Canada trade dispute. The report describes rhetoric, not a new binding measure.

SO WHAT?

Hostile rhetoric from a senior U.S. official can further strain relations and complicate trade negotiations.

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baltimoresun.comen

Trump starts a needless trade war with Canada

Aug 31, 2026, 7:02 PM UTC

wcbm.comen

Scott Bessent Roasts Canada's Supposed 'Tit-for-Tat' Tariff War: 'What Are They Gonna Do?'

Aug 31, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC

fox29.comen

Trump urges Canadian companies to move to US: 'I don't want Canadian anything'

Aug 31, 2026, 6:34 PM UTC

presstv.co.uken

Explainer: As US-Canada trade war heats up, what do tariffs and counter-tariffs mean for friends-turned-foes

Aug 31, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC

fox4news.comen

Trump urges Canadian companies to move to US: 'I don't want Canadian anything'

Aug 31, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC

fox2detroit.comen

Trump urges Canadian companies to move to US: 'I don't want Canadian anything'

Aug 31, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC

townhall.comen

Scott Bessent Roasts Canada's Supposed 'Tit-for-Tat' Tariff War: 'What Are They Gonna Do?'

Aug 31, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC

nypost.comen

Scott Bessent taunts Canada amid trade war: 'What are they going to do, take their two submarines and sic them on us?'

Aug 31, 2026, 5:01 PM UTC