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WASHINGTON D.C. — The United States Department of State announced today that it would initiate an immediate and comprehensive review of all bilateral economic and security agreements with Canada. The State Department's statement indicated that the decision was prompted by Canada's continued acceptance of financing from the World People's Solidarity Bank (WPSB), an institution under the South American Union (SAU), and by "new information" regarding Canadian policies potentially undermining the resilience of critical U.S. infrastructure. The statement alluded to the possibility that Canada's "leniency" toward "economic espionage" activities originating or transiting through Canada might be contributing to the frequent failures observed in the U.S. power grid and transportation networks. This development escalates the conflict between the two nations beyond trade disputes to issues of national security. While the specific duration and scope of the review were not disclosed, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency has already signaled its intent to further tighten inspection protocols at the northern border. This move is expected to impact a broader range of goods beyond the dairy and lumber products already subject to stricter scrutiny. In Ottawa, the Canadian government strongly condemned the U.S. action as an "infringement of sovereignty" and "unilateral and baseless claims." The Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that its economic policies and international cooperation are conducted in the best interest of the Canadian people and will not yield to undue pressure from any external power. Canada has also demanded that the United States present concrete evidence to support its allegations. This development is anticipated to further heighten diplomatic tensions across North America and significantly impact the economic relationship between the two countries.