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[Senior Lieutenant Zandi Sussex @ZandiSussex]

Here’s Natasha Devon talking about the British media’s completely unhinged obsession with Harry & Meghan and the increasingly ridiculous headlines they’re churning out. 😩

But remind me again who’s supposedly “irrelevant”? 🤷🏽‍♀️

[Mike Angelle ⬛⬜⬛⬜⬛⬜ @trainofangels00]

The Most Powerful Leader on the Planet: Why the World Watches Mark Carney’s Intelligence

Our Prime Minister Carney has proven himself to be one of the most respected leaders in the world today.

Before leading Canada, he made history by running both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England. And because of this rare global experience, world leaders deeply respect his knowledge.

It's undeniable.

They watch him closely because he truly understands how the international economy works.

This unique intelligence is now lifting Canada strongly during a literal trade war with the U.S.

Right now, global shifts are weakening America's economic power. Carney is using this moment to protect Canada by building new and intricate international connections and strengthening the country from within.

His highly intelligent choices have made him very popular at home, pushing his approval rating to an impressive 60 percent.

Carney’s leadership is absolutely clear in how he handles tense relations with the Trump administration.

Our Prime Minister's government team notice the void and intelligence in this administration. The weaknesses in their egos and how to out maneuver them.

Backed by a highly capable negotiating team, including veteran leaders, like the vastly underrated Dominic LeBlanc, Carney has successfully guided Canada through stressful trade talks. Last night at midnight was a prime example of his excellence when it comes to these strategies.

His team recently secured a three-day pause on damaging 50 percent American tariffs, showing that Canada is in complete control of its own future.

By staying methodical, Carney is outmanoeuvring Washington at every turn.

REAL Canadians are deeply proud of a Prime Minister who uses pure intelligence to protect his country and match the biggest economy on Earth.

Carney is most likely the most influential leader in the world at this time.

That's something to be proud of, Canada.

Bigly.

#canpoli
#canpoly
#MAGA
#trump
#usa

🇨🇦

[Scott Robertson @sarobertson_]

PM of Denmark Mette Frederiksen on Mark Carney: "The speech you gave in Davos, I have never experienced anything like this. I mean, people in Denmark have been talking about, they have been reading your speech. And I don't think I have ever heard so many reflections on a speech from a colleague."

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

We are masters in our own home.

[Scott Robertson @sarobertson_]

Bob Rae: "If I have to choose between Jamieson Greer and Howard Lutnick and Mark Carney and Dominic LeBlanc, I take them. Our guys speak the truth and we know what we're doing. We know what we're talking about. This is just a hobby for these guys. And they don't understand who they're playing with and what the consequences of their behaviour are going to be."

[🇨🇦 Annie Dufour @anniedufour99]

Trump Blinked at Midnight: How Banker PM Carney’s Quiet $436 Billion Weapon and America’s $40 Trillion Debt Trap Might Have Influenced His Decision

The guillotine—a 50% tariff hike on a host of new products—was set to drop at midnight on Tuesday.

Donald Trump backed down, and events related to U.S. sovereign debt may have influenced his decision.

Let’s look at the timeline of events in the financial and bond markets on Tuesday, August 18—the day before the deadline.

U.S. debt officially crossed the $40 trillion threshold (more on that later).
Yields on 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds surged to a 19-year high, matching levels seen prior to the 2007–2008 financial crisis.
A few hours later, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a surprise, massive buyback of the government's own debt (!) to prevent a collapse of the U.S. bond market.
That evening, Trump announced he was suspending the tariff hike. The bond market reacted with immediate relief, marking the link between the the two events.

SHORT-TERM DEBT TRAP

Why and how sovereign debt (Treasury securities, the bond market) and its financing are linked to our negotiations.

On Tuesday, Scott Bessent executed the following financial maneuver to stop bond yields from climbing (to 5.3%!!!).

Using U.S. Treasury funds, he bought back long-term Treasury bonds while simultaneously issuing short-term Treasury bills.

His goal: to prevent long-term sovereign debt from being locked in at a 5.3% rate and to drive that rate down. Otherwise, the government would have been forced to pay that rate to its debt holders for decades—potentially ruining the budget—while consumers would have paid that same rate through their home mortgages and auto loans.

However, the risk taken in doing so is considerable: all this debt is now short-term (spanning weeks or months), and its interest rate is subject to the usual risks—inflation, exchange rates, geopolitics, and so on.

Simply put, the "short-term debt trap" is akin to the U.S. government choosing a high-risk variable-rate mortgage over a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage.

That day, letting massive tariffs hikes fall at midnight, causing rates to spike, was certainly on Trump and Co's minds....
Just listen to Trump in video worrying about interest rates Wednesday..

HOW PM MARK CARNEY CAN (and likely has) LEVERAGE THIS

As the former head of two central banks, PM Carney understands these issues better than anyone. It is reasonable to assume that, behind the scenes, he is exploiting this U.S. vulnerability. Here are a few cards he could play:

Threats of inflationary retaliation: As we have seen, the U.S. cannot afford a significant rise in inflation given its debt, which is now largely short-term and variable-rate. By imposing counter-tariffs on key sectors of the U.S. economy (steel, agriculture, energy, autos), Canada could drive up prices—and thus inflation—in the United States.
Faced with this inflation, a hamstrung Federal Reserve would be forced to keep interest rates very high to douse the flames. This is where the massive debt comes into play: the U.S. must refinance $40 trillion in short-term debt on a weekly basis; even the slightest rate hike instantly costs them hundreds of billions of dollars. Ultimately, the revenue generated by the tariffs they impose on Canada would be less than the money lost due to rising interest rates.

“Trump” card, Canada

Using our holdings of U.S. sovereign debt as a deterrent: It is worth noting that, under our "banker Prime Minister," Canada has made massive purchases of U.S. sovereign debt since he took office. Our holdings have surged by $110 billion over the past two years, reaching nearly $436 billion. While it is standard practice for governments to buy U.S. debt (it retains its status as a liquid, safe-haven asset, albeit to a lesser degree), it is interesting to note that this trend runs counter to that of other G7 nations, which are either reducing their U.S. debt holdings, keeping them stable, or increasing them only marginally.
What, then, distinguishes Canada from the other G7 countries?
The United States wants to annex it and is waging a ruthless trade war against it. While not certain, one might hypothesize that there is a strategy behind this staggering accumulation of debt. By holding $436 billion in U.S. debt, Canada has reached a threshold where it could influence interest rates and inflation if it decided to sell off its holdings. We know just how sensitive U.S. debt is to such factors now. Prime Minister Carney—an accomplished banker—surely has these calculations in mind. He does not even need to carry out the threat; merely possessing the weapon is enough.

“Trump” card, Canada

In short, within this trade war, U.S. finances represent a vulnerability that works to Canada’s advantage—one that Prime Minister Carney can surely exploit.

What about you? Do you think Prime Minister Carney had the vulnerability of U.S. finances in mind throughout the negotiations?

#cdnpoli #polqc #cdnecon

[Archie Manners @archiemanners]

CLICKS CLICKS CLICKS CLICKS

[Claire @claireXanda]

Oh he gagged them so bad 😂
Something you won’t ever see on British day time tv. Someone telling the truth.
The guy next to him tried to bring in the usual lies and propaganda but Archie said not today .

[Sussex Daily @sussexdaily]

James Holt calling out the blatant lie about Meghan...👏👏👏

[Feminegra @feminegra]

British Media Reacts to Harry and Meghan’s Return With Praise, Panic and Palace Drama
https://t.co/0mb2uy9Scp

[montecito royals @house_of_sussex]

The Brits have spoken: William & Kate are boring af 🥱 & they’re ready for the Sussex sparkle to return ✨

Harry & Meghan have their full, undivided attention 👑, while the leftovers fade into the background. They’re saying not even a Will & Kate DIVORCE could make them care 😂

[Nelly @ValleyGirl629]

“Blaming The Black Woman He Married Sells More Papers!”

The way everybody is on to the Toxic British Press’ games and calling them out more and more is quite something. 😳

#PrinceHarry #MeghanSussex

[The_sussex_legacy_vault @sussexsquad1982]

That is the question! @donlemon__

[Shortcake @Shortcake822120]

@DailyMailUK @LBC

[The_sussex_legacy_vault @sussexsquad1982]

That is the question! @donlemon__

[🇬🇧King 🇬🇧 @King0243_PJC]

Jason Arday is dead.

His family just said a years-long campaign of sustained abuse and misinformation was “too much” for him.

6 days earlier the Daily Mail had Amanda Platell using his story to take another swing at Meghan.

Same paper. Same energy. Same click-hungry pile on that never stops.

Caroline Flack. Now Jason. How many more?

So who actually delivered the final punch that pushed him over the edge?
The columnists who never let up? The Daily Mail machine?

Piers Morgan and the rest who treat people’s lives like content?

This toxicity in the British press has real body counts. When does it finally get called what it is?

[Shortcake @Shortcake822120]

@Trill__Parcells @grok what season and episode is this

[Shortcake @Shortcake822120]

@Trill__Parcells What happened after this scene

[Shortcake @Shortcake822120]

@Variety Just get some help and speak with a therapist! Eat something Geezas

[sitcom crave @sitcomcrave]

Jameela Jamil comments on Ariana Grande’s appearance in her recently released ‘Petal’ music video, stating that her outfit was designed to emphasize on Ariana’s weight for discourse.

“This poor woman is possibly dying right in front of us. This outfit is designed to accentuate the thinness for discourse. Her team are thoroughly irresponsible for not guiding her away from this deeply damaging image for her young fans to see so glamorized”

[Roman Schatow @schatow]

Heya SAG-AFTRA,

What about announcing support for this 👇🏿

#blakelively #justinbaldoni #livelyvsbaldoni

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