Summary

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared an end to Canada-U.S. relations centered on economic integration and security cooperation after Trump imposed permanent 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts.

Carney vowed to reduce Canada’s reliance on the U.S. and develop alternative trade partnerships.

He condemned the tariffs as a “very direct attack” and pledged to defend Canadian workers and industries.

Trump admitted to using tariffs to pressure Canada, leading to fears of economic fallout for northern U.S. states and immediate stock market impacts on automakers.

    • asap@lemmy.worldEnglish
      15·
      4 days ago

      I’m just glad a world leader is finally coming right out and saying it.

      We will need to dramatically reduce our reliance on the United States. We will need to pivot our trade relationships elsewhere. And we will need to do things previously thought impossible at speeds we haven’t seen in generations.

      This is some concrete and serious talk.

      • NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io
        41·
        4 days ago

        Okay my knowledge of Canadian politics can be summarized in like three sentences, but I have to say this guy is good. Let’s just hope he doesn’t blow it as liberals tend to do.