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U.S. Treasury secretary taunts Canadian navy’s lack of firepower: ‘Two submarines from the Edmonton mall’

National Post · August 31, 2026 at 5:47 p.m.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration is "not at war" with Canada, dismissing Prime Minister Mark Carney's concerns about the ongoing trade rift while also taunting Canada for its lack of military naval power.

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U.S. Treasury secretary taunts Canadian navy’s lack of firepower: ‘Two submarines from the Edmonton mall’

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