美国财政部长斯科特·贝森特表示，阿尔伯塔省是美国的“天然合作伙伴”。此番言论正值加拿大该省分离主义运动日益高涨之际。贝森特表示支持阿尔伯塔省在美国建设能源基础设施，该省目前正在收集签名，准备举行可能的独立公投。加拿大官员和阿尔伯塔省省长均驳斥了加入美国的想法，指出大多数人支持留在加拿大，专注于国内发展。美加关系持续紧张，美国官员批评了加拿大总理马克·卡尼近期发表的反美言论。 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has suggested Alberta is a "natural partner" for the US, in comments amid a growing separatist movement in the Canadian province. Bessent expressed support for Alberta to build energy infrastructure in the US, as the province collects signatures for a potential independence referendum. Canadian officials and Alberta’s premier have dismissed the idea of joining the US, noting majority support for remaining in Canada and focusing on domestic development. Tensions between the US and Canada have increased, with US officials criticizing Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent anti-US remarks.