US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

US Threatens 100% Tariffs on Canadian Imports If Ottawa Finalises New Trade Deal With China

The United States will impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on Canadian imports if Ottawa finalises a new trade agreement with China, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday (Jan 25), escalating pressure on Canada as tensions...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

Carney’s Defiant Davos Speech Triggers Trump Backlash, Raising Fears for Fragile US–Canada Trade Pact

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s high-profile debut on the world stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos has gone viral at home — but it has also triggered a fierce backlash from U.S. President Donald Trump and his inner...
Scott Bessent

Donald Trump Taps Billionaire Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, Setting Stage for Sweeping Economic Overhaul

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Friday the nomination of billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, marking a pivotal move in shaping the administration’s economic agenda. Bessent, CEO of Key Square Group and a seasoned financial strategist, is...