In a decisive response to impending U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a significant shift in Canada-U.S. relations. Declaring the traditional alliance over, Carney highlighted Canada's sovereignty and the importance of reducing reliance on its southern neighbor. He invited Canadians to unite in building a stronger domestic framework while pivoting towards diverse trade relationships. Carney also pointed to the necessity for strategic renegotiations of trade and security ties, promising robust retaliatory actions against U.S. tariffs to protect Canadian interests.
"The old relationship we had with the United States, based on deepening integration of our economies and tight security and military cooperations, is over," Carney said.
"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," Carney affirmed.
"We will need to dramatically reduce our reliance on the United States. We will need to pivot our trade relationships elsewhere," he stated.
"We will fight back with everything we have to get the best deal for Canada. We will build an independent future for our country, stronger than ever," Carney promised.
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