Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had sharply contrasting views of longtime U.S. ally Canada, which is a top target in President Donald Trump’s trade war, and Argentina, which is getting a U.S. currency lifeline.

In an interview Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker , he was asked about the additional 10% tariff Trump said he will impose on Canada due to an anti-tariff TV ad that Ontario’s government aired.

“This is a kind of propaganda against U.S. citizens. It’s psy-ops,” Bessent replied, using shorthand for psychological operations.

The ad features remarks from President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs. Ontario’s premier said he would take down the ad on Monday, after the first two games of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodger

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