US Transportation Secretary Asserts Canada Lacks Military, Dismisses Conflict Notion

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has declared that Canada, lacking a military, cannot realistically engage in warfare with the United States. Duffy asserted that any belief in Canada’s ability to defeat the U.S. in a conflict with President Donald Trump is “foolish.” He further contended that Canada’s reliance on U.S. security while allegedly “abusing” this relationship is not a suitable dynamic for friends, a point he claims President Trump is making clear to Ottawa.

Duffy also suggested that Mark Carney, likely referring to the Governor of the Bank of England and former Governor of the Bank of Canada, would swiftly return to the negotiating table, implying that the ongoing situation would be “devastating” for Canada. This statement follows Canadian Prime Minister’s announcement that retaliatory tariffs on American goods, including steel and dairy products, would be implemented starting September 8, 2026.

The Canadian Prime Minister previously stated that Canada had always recognized the shift in the United States and emphasized a preference for long-term partnerships, contrasting it with America’s frequent pursuit of short-term deals. The Prime Minister noted a persistent and significant gap between the concepts of “partner” and “competitor” in recent interactions. Directives were issued to Canadian negotiators to return to Ottawa, with the Prime Minister indicating that the current U.S. proposals were unacceptable and that Canada would not relinquish its positions.

Furthermore, the Prime Minister pointed out that the U.S. trade deficit in goods is largely attributed to its substantial energy imports from Canada. Canada reportedly supplies a significant portion of America’s economic growth, providing 99% of its natural gas imports, 85% of its electricity imports, and 60% of its crude oil imports.