OTTAWA – The Canada US trade war has reached a breaking point as Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned President Donald Trump for betraying Canada and dismantling long-held bilateral relations.
Addressing his supporters after securing a political victory, Carney declared that Canada’s traditional alliance with its southern neighbor had ended. “Trump has betrayed Canada and shattered the global economy,” Carney said passionately in Ottawa on Monday.
The fallout from Trump’s aggressive tariffs and his provocative remarks about annexing Canada as the 51st state have severely strained ties. In an interview with Time magazine, Trump insisted that his intentions regarding Canada were “not a joke.”
With the Canada US trade war intensifying, Carney emphasized the need for resilience, vowing that Canada would overcome these challenges and build the strongest economy among G7 nations.
Although the Liberal Party did not secure a full majority, Carney’s leadership signals a renewed commitment to economic independence and strategic partnerships beyond traditional US-centered models.
Meanwhile, Trump’s administration continues to justify the tariffs by claiming the US carries the burden of Canada’s defense and economic security — a stance that has fueled nationalist sentiment across Canada.
Analysts predict the growing Canada US trade war could reshape North American politics and trade dynamics for the foreseeable future.
