During a press conference in Ottawa, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney reportedly announced a decisive shift in Canada’s relationship with the United States, declaring the long-standing alliance “over.”
This statement comes in response to President Donald Trump’s impending implementation of a 25% tariff on foreign car imports, a move Carney asserts Canada will not accept without a fight.
Carney emphasized that the foundation of the previous U.S.-Canada relationship, which relied on deep economic integration and strong security cooperation, is no longer viable.
He stated, “What exactly the United States does next is unclear. But what is clear is that we, as Canadians, have agency. We have power. We are masters in our own home.”
He underscored the importance of Canadians taking control of their own economic destiny.
The Prime Minister outlined a plan to pivot Canada’s trade relationships away from reliance on the U.S. and called for a “broad renegotiation” of existing trade and security agreements, signaling a significant departure from traditional diplomatic practices.
Carney asserted that Canada would build a stronger, independent future and commit to retaliatory trade actions designed to exert maximum pressure on the U.S. while minimizing impacts at home.
While Trump claims the tariffs will bolster U.S. industry, Canadian automaker stocks have already felt the pressure, with shares of General Motors and Ford experiencing substantial declines.
In light of the escalating tensions, Carney indicated that he plans to engage in emergency diplomacy with Trump in the coming days and suggested that Canadian ministers may visit Washington to negotiate a path forward.
This evolving stance represents a critical juncture in U.S.-Canada relations amidst growing discontent over trade policies.
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