The era of 'close cooperation' with Washington is over, says Canadian Prime Minister
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that the era of close cooperation with the United States was "over," saying Washington was no longer a "reliable" economic and security partner.
Published : 28/03/2025
By: FRANCE 24
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that the era of close cooperation with the United States was "over," saying Washington was no longer a "reliable" economic and security partner.
Published : 28/03/2025
By: FRANCE 24
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to the media on Parliament Hill after a meeting of the Ministerial Committee on Canada-United States Relations and National Security, in Ottawa, Thursday, March 27, 2025. © Adrian Wyld, AP
Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday (March 27th) that the time for close cooperation with the United States was "over" because the country is no longer a "reliable partner".
"The old relationship we had with the United States, based on the deep integration of our economies and close cooperation in security and defence, is over," he said at a press conference.
However, he said he is due to speak with US President Donald Trump in "a day or two" at Washington's request.
On Wednesday, the US president announced his intention to impose 25% tariffs on car imports. This measure would be in addition to the tariffs already imposed by Washington on steel and aluminum.
"I oppose any attempt to weaken Canada, to divide us so that America can possess us, that will never happen," he said, vowing to fight back.
"We will fight the U.S. tariffs with retaliatory trade actions that will have maximum impact in the United States and minimal impact here in Canada," added the new prime minister, who took office less than two weeks ago.
The importance of "respect" to make dialogue possible
The latter, who called an early election, interrupted his campaign on Wednesday afternoon following Donald Trump's new announcements to meet with the premiers of Canadian provinces.
On Thursday, he insisted on the "respect" that the American president must show for a dialogue to be possible.
"For me, there are two conditions, not necessarily for an appeal, but for a negotiation with the United States. The first is respect, respect for our sovereignty as a country," he said.
And "there has to be a comprehensive discussion between the two of us, including about our economy and our security." The two men have not had a phone call since Mark Carney took office replacing Justin Trudeau on March 14.
He promised to "build a new Canadian economy" by breaking down the customs barriers that exist between Canadian provinces.
With AFP
Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday (March 27th) that the time for close cooperation with the United States was "over" because the country is no longer a "reliable partner".
"The old relationship we had with the United States, based on the deep integration of our economies and close cooperation in security and defence, is over," he said at a press conference.
However, he said he is due to speak with US President Donald Trump in "a day or two" at Washington's request.
On Wednesday, the US president announced his intention to impose 25% tariffs on car imports. This measure would be in addition to the tariffs already imposed by Washington on steel and aluminum.
"I oppose any attempt to weaken Canada, to divide us so that America can possess us, that will never happen," he said, vowing to fight back.
"We will fight the U.S. tariffs with retaliatory trade actions that will have maximum impact in the United States and minimal impact here in Canada," added the new prime minister, who took office less than two weeks ago.
The importance of "respect" to make dialogue possible
The latter, who called an early election, interrupted his campaign on Wednesday afternoon following Donald Trump's new announcements to meet with the premiers of Canadian provinces.
On Thursday, he insisted on the "respect" that the American president must show for a dialogue to be possible.
"For me, there are two conditions, not necessarily for an appeal, but for a negotiation with the United States. The first is respect, respect for our sovereignty as a country," he said.
And "there has to be a comprehensive discussion between the two of us, including about our economy and our security." The two men have not had a phone call since Mark Carney took office replacing Justin Trudeau on March 14.
He promised to "build a new Canadian economy" by breaking down the customs barriers that exist between Canadian provinces.
With AFP
By AFP
March 26, 2025
Canadian and American flags fly on the Canadian side of the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Canada on March 8, 2025 - Copyright AFP Geoff Robins
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday announced support for “all-in-Canada” auto manufacturing, escalating trade protection in response to US President Donald Trump’s threat to “shut down” the northern country’s auto industry.
Carney detailed a CAN$2 billion ($1.4 billion) fund while campaigning ahead of Canada’s April 28 election in Windsor, with the US city of Detroit visible across the river behind him.
The highly-integrated North American auto industry, and specifically the free-flow of parts between Detroit and Michigan during the manufacturing process, has been a focal point in Trump’s trade war.
Gesturing to the suspension bridge that connects the cities, Carney noted that auto parts could cross the border “six times before assembly,” but warned Canada needed to prepare for a “new world.”
“It’s not about waiting for the Americans to become more reasonable. It is about acting now,” Carney said.
“What we need to do is build more of those autos, and more of each auto, right here in Canada,” Carney said.
His proposed fund will support efforts to build more car parts in Canada while limiting the number of parts that cross the border during production, a statement from Carney’s Liberal Party said.
Trump has threatened, imposed and withdrawn various tariffs on Canada’s auto industry and his full plans for the sector remain unclear.
New levies targeting auto parts from Canada could be part of his administration’s highly-anticipated April 2 announcement on global reciprocal tariffs.
The president has charged that Canada “stole” the US auto industry and said auto-makers that want to avoid tariffs should make cars in the United States.
Industry experts argue North America’s integrated manufacturing process, which includes Mexico, has developed to maximize efficiency.
Carney, a former central banker, replaced Justin Trudeau as prime minister on March 14 and on Sunday triggered snap elections.
At the start of the year, the Liberal Party appeared headed towards a crushing electoral defeat with the Conservatives poised to retake power after a decade in opposition.
But Trump’s trade war, his repeated threats to make Canada the 51st US state, and Trudeau’s departure have upended Canadian politics.
Just over a month before the vote, pollsters are currently projecting a Liberal majority, a stunning reversal driven in part by a perception among some voters that Carney is the best leader to confront Trump.
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