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Mark Carney: The Brilliant Move That Put Trump on Notice (from votereggie.ca) -
Remember when Mark Carney increased Canada’s holdings of U.S. Treasury Bonds while the world braced for Trump’s trade wars and annexation talk?
Might have missed it — boring news, really… except it wasn’t boring at all.
This wasn’t just about safeguarding Canada’s economy.
It was strategy. Leverage. Precision.
A masterclass in financial diplomacy that went mostly unnoticed.
While most headlines missed it, Carney was in the EU, not for optics, but strategy. Quiet meetings. Big players. Plans laid.
If things went off the rails, Canada was ready — and wouldn’t act alone.
A coordinated, calm off-loading of U.S. Treasury Bonds.
Not a panic. A precision strike.
The kind of move that makes the markets listen.
Then came the Carney–Trump call. And the message landed:
Hurt us, and we’ll hurt you — economically.
Dumping U.S. debt? Canada could start it. Others would follow.
The U.S. dollar? Sinks like a rock.
And suddenly, Trump knew how to say “Prime Minister.”
That’s not noise.
That’s financial deterrence.
That’s how global respect is earned.
So while Trump was yelling about Canada being “delinquent” on NATO payments, here’s what he left out:
Countries like Canada, Japan, and China are financing the U.S. government — including its military.
As of early 2025:
• Foreign countries hold $8.53 trillion in U.S. debt
• Canada holds over $350 billion
So… who’s really getting the free ride?
Carney didn’t just buy bonds. He gave Canada a seat at the power table — and a grip on the lever that could shift global economics.
Trump talks tough.
Mark Carney moves markets.
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For those who want to dig deeper, search the following:
• “U.S. Department of the Treasury Major Foreign Holders of Treasury Securities site:home.treasury.gov”
• “Canada U.S. Treasury bond holdings August 2024 genspark ai”
• “Trump Canada delinquent NATO 2019 site: global news
@TheOldGuy The Economist backs this up today saying US financial markets were on the brink of collapse the morning Trump caved. They say his back down doesn't fix the damage he has done.
@TheOldGuy The Economist backs this up today saying US financial markets were on the brink of collapse the morning Trump caved. They say his back down doesn't fix the damage he has done.
@TheOldGuy TFG is incapable of playing chess. Go Canada.
@TheOldGuy It seems to me that trump doesn't really care about politics and the economy. He's just stealing as much as he can for himself and his donors using the political power as a tool.
@TheOldGuy Quite interesting....
@TheOldGuy ...haven't verified this, but will....definitely something Mr. Carney would think about & do precisely as described. Trump does not hold all the cards at all....& this sword pointed at heart of US economy is clear signal that those that really need to know that.....know that. Trump, know now for satirical "Art of the Deal", is in way, way over his head...no comprehension of reality outside the echo chamber...which is full of fools like navarro, bessent, lutnick, miller....