Canadian Prime Minister Declares Traditional Canada-U.S. Relations a Thing of the Past
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated on Thursday that the longstanding relationship between Canada and the United States, "based on deepening integration of our economies and tight security and military cooperation, is over."
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared on Thursday that the traditional relationship between Canada and the United States, which relied on deepening economic integration and strong security and military cooperation, "is over." This statement came just a day after U.S. President Donald Trump revealed significant auto tariffs.
In response to these tariffs, Carney emphasized the need to "fundamentally reimagine our economy."
He indicated that Canada would retaliate against the U.S. auto tariffs with trade actions designed "to have maximum impacts in the United States" while minimizing effects in Canada. He assured that all options are on the table to protect Canada and its workforce from the tariffs imposed by the United States.
"When President Trump threatens us again, we will fight back... with everything we have to get the best deal for Canada," Carney stated, reinforcing his call for Canada to enhance its own auto sector and diversify its trade relationships.
"It is clear that the United States is no longer a reliable partner. It is possible that with comprehensive negotiations, we will be able to restore some trust, but there will be no turning back," he added.
The Prime Minister mentioned that Trump's office had contacted him on Wednesday night to arrange a phone call, which would be the first such conversation between the two leaders.
On the same day, Carney revealed a "strategic response fund" worth 2 billion Canadian dollars aimed at strengthening the Canadian auto industry.
Trump's announcement included a 25-percent tariff on all imported vehicles, which is scheduled to take effect next week.
Jessica Kline contributed to this article for TROIB News
In response to these tariffs, Carney emphasized the need to "fundamentally reimagine our economy."
He indicated that Canada would retaliate against the U.S. auto tariffs with trade actions designed "to have maximum impacts in the United States" while minimizing effects in Canada. He assured that all options are on the table to protect Canada and its workforce from the tariffs imposed by the United States.
"When President Trump threatens us again, we will fight back... with everything we have to get the best deal for Canada," Carney stated, reinforcing his call for Canada to enhance its own auto sector and diversify its trade relationships.
"It is clear that the United States is no longer a reliable partner. It is possible that with comprehensive negotiations, we will be able to restore some trust, but there will be no turning back," he added.
The Prime Minister mentioned that Trump's office had contacted him on Wednesday night to arrange a phone call, which would be the first such conversation between the two leaders.
On the same day, Carney revealed a "strategic response fund" worth 2 billion Canadian dollars aimed at strengthening the Canadian auto industry.
Trump's announcement included a 25-percent tariff on all imported vehicles, which is scheduled to take effect next week.
Jessica Kline contributed to this article for TROIB News
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