US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated he does not believe the US is at war with Canada, despite escalating trade tensions. This comes after negotiations between the two countries recently collapsed, leading the US to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. Canada quickly retaliated with similar tariffs on US products. Bessent criticized Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, claiming his actions are not in the best interest of the Canadian people. He also announced plans to meet with his Canadian counterpart soon, suggesting a desire to resolve the dispute. The comments aim to de-escalate the situation while also signaling continued US dissatisfaction with Canada’s response to the initial tariffs. The trade conflict represents a significant strain on the historically close economic relationship between the two nations.