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Carney Says U.S. Ties Have Become a Canadian Weakness in National Address
Carney said tariffs and uncertainty are hurting auto, steel and lumber workers as Canada seeks new trade partners and a broader economic strategy.
- On Sunday, Prime Minister Mark Carney released a 10-minute video declaring Canada's economic ties to the United States have become a "weakness" and pledging to pursue diversification to reduce reliance on the U.S.
- Mounting U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos hurt Canadian exporters, with exports to the U.S. declining nearly 6 per cent in 2025, prompting Carney to prioritize the Canada Strong plan.
- Invoking War of 1812 hero General Isaac Brock, Carney outlined ambitious goals to catalyze a trillion dollars in investment and double exports beyond the U.S. by 2035.
- President Donald Trump rebuked the address, stating, "Canada lives because of the United States," and warned Carney to remember this for future statements; Carney promised regular updates on diversification efforts.
- To withstand foreign disruptions, the government aims to double clean energy capacity and build new trade corridors, with Carney vowing to "never sugarcoat" the challenges of taking back control of Canada's future.
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Canada's prime minister says economic connection to the U.S. has shifted from a strength to a weakness
Prime Minister Mark Carney said tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump have impacted workers in such major industries as auto and steel and prompted businesses to hold back investments.
Mark Carney calls Canada’s US ties a weakness
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