美国财政部长斯科特·贝森特说,如果阿尔伯塔寻求独立,它可能成为美国的"自然伙伴",这引发了加拿大与美国关系紧张的争论. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Alberta could be a "natural partner" for the U.S. if it seeks independence, sparking debate amid strained Canada-U.S. relations.

美国财政部长斯科特·贝森特(Scott Bessent)建议艾伯塔可以成为美国的“天然伙伴”。 U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested Alberta could be a "natural partner" for the United States. 并提议该国允许它加入,如果它寻求独立的话,援引能源联系和艾伯塔省自治的愿望。 and proposed that the country allow it to join if it seeks independence, citing energy ties and Alberta's desire for self-government. 他在达沃斯世界经济论坛的发言是在特朗普总统将加拿大排除在新的“和平之宝”倡议之外之后,美国和加拿大之间出现紧张状态的情况下发表的。 His remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos came amid tensions between the United States and Canada following President Trump's exclusion of Canada from a new "Board of Peace" initiative. 尽管Bessent没有确认美国。 While Bessent did not confirm the United States. 他的评论激起了关于跨界关系和艾伯塔省不断增长的自治运动的辩论,该运动主张举行主权公投。 His comments fueled debate over cross-border relations and Alberta's growing autonomy movement, which advocates for a sovereignty referendum. 加拿大官员贬低了这一重要性,而是强调国家统一和主权。 Canadian officials downplayed the significance, instead emphasizing national unity and sovereignty.