Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that the long-standing era of deep economic and military ties with the United States is “over.” His remarks come as he prepares for upcoming talks with US President Donald Trump amid an escalating tariff dispute between the two neighbours."The old relationship we had with the United States — based on deepening integration of our economies and tight security and military cooperation — is over," Carney said. He added that "What exactly the United States does next is unclear.” Carney further emphasised, "What is clear is that we as Canadians have agency, we have power,"
Shift in Canada’s approach
Carney’s comments reflect a significant shift in Canada’s approach to its relationship with the United States. While the two nations have long relied on each other for trade and security, Carney signaled that this dynamic is changing. He emphasised that Canada can no longer depend on Washington’s direction and must instead take control of its own future.
Strength from Within
Canada’s PM talked about taking control of their own destiny and said, "We are masters in our own home. We can control our destiny.” He stressed that Canada is capable of providing more for itself than any foreign government — including the United States — could ever take away. He said "We can deal with this crisis best by building our strength right here at home.”
A bold shift in trade strategy
"It will take hard work," Carney said, while underlining the shift will require a steady and focused determination." He emphasised the need to "dramatically reduce Canada’s reliance on the United States" and pivot trade relationships toward other global partners. "We will need to do things previously thought impossible — at speeds we haven't seen in generations," he added.
