Canada & Scott Bessent
37 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Jul 26, 2026
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International
Canada: Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, escalating a trade war that could hurt its economy and currency.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce sanctions on Iran and has announced bond buybacks to restrain yields.
Aug 24, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Canada: Canada>>> is one of the trading partners that would face 10% additional tariffs for allegedly failing to enforce a forced labor import ban.
Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent>>> is central to the controversy by refusing to comment on the IRS audit immunity for Donald Trump>>> and his family, drawing criticism from lawmakers.
May 18, 2026 · 323 articles
International
Canada: Canada faced a 10% tariff but issued a muted response, focusing on constructive engagement amid separate 50% tariff threats.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed to use other legal authorities to recoup lost tariff revenue.
Apr 20, 2026 · 318 articles
International
Canada: Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand condemned Israel's 'appalling abuse' of Canadian citizens, stating it violated the Vienna Convention, and demanded an independent investigation.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, referred to the flotilla activists as 'pro-terror' when announcing sanctions.
May 11, 2026 · 183 articles
International
Canada: Canada announced new defense spending and submarine deals, and launched free trade talks with Turkey. It met NATO's 2% GDP target and pledged to reach 3.5% by 2029.
Scott Bessent: Bessent was mentioned as working on sanctions relief for Turkey.
Apr 20, 2026 · 317 articles
International
Canada: Canada summoned Israeli diplomats and condemned the 'mistreatment of civilians', with its Prime Minister Mark Carney calling Israel's treatment of activists 'abominable'.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, publicly called the sanctioned activists 'pro-terror', reinforcing the US government's position regarding the flotilla.
May 18, 2026 · 347 articles
International
Canada: Canada is the target of the tariffs and the main negotiating party. The deal's terms will significantly impact its export-dependent economy.
Scott Bessent: US Treasury Secretary involved in trade talks with China, referenced as a comparison for tariff negotiations.
Aug 16, 2026 · 261 articles
International
Canada: Canada agreed to cooperate with UK on defense funding mechanisms.
Scott Bessent: Bessent was ordered by Trump to halt trade with Spain and tasked with preparing an embargo.
Apr 20, 2026 · 160 articles
Tech
Canada: Canada>>> is one of the countries whose organizations have gained access to Anthropic>>>'s Mythos AI model through Project Glasswing to bolster cybersecurity.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, then-US Treasury Secretary, convened an urgent meeting with bank CEOs to warn of the risks associated with AI's ability to find software vulnerabilities.
May 19, 2026 · 83 articles
International
Canada: Canada>>> joined a joint statement condemning Iran>>>'s attacks, demonstrating international diplomatic pressure.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, United States>>> Treasury Secretary, has vowed to use Iranian funds to pay for damage caused to Gulf allies and to offset tolls paid to the Persian Gulf Strait Authority.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
Canada: Canada>>> is a member of the G7>>> club, participating in discussions on global economic stability.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, reassured about the temporary nature of the sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the United States Secretary of the Treasury, confirmed to Donald Trump that there are no exemptions for India on rice tariffs and that the US is negotiating a trade deal with India.
Dec 08, 2025 · 10 articles
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