【Focus: U.S. Treasury Secretary公然 Interferes in Canada's Internal Affairs, Says Regions Considering a Referendum Are U.S. Allies】
On January 23, 2026, Washington time, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessette made the following remarks during an interview with right-wing activist Jack Pothbeck:
Alberta, Canada is a natural partner and ally of the United States, with abundant natural resources. Albertans are very independent. There are rumors that a referendum may be held to decide whether they wish to remain in Canada, and people yearn for sovereignty. What they want is what the United States has.
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