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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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Fact Check It:
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
I am a Democrat who supports Ukraine in their battle against The Russian Z fascist invaders.
I am a 73 year old Covid hermit who
lives on 10 acres in a sparsely populated area of the Ozarks. I heat with wood that is leftover by the lumber industry. When cutting oak for lumber only the trunk is used.
The largest town is population 2992. The county is 13k people scattered over 713 square miles.
Joined Dec 2022
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