Canada’s next Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to win trade war as he immediately hits out at Donald Trump
In his acceptance address, Mark Carney, who will succeed Donald Trump as Prime Minister of Canada, has been critical of the president.
instantly after being nominated as the successor to Justin Trudeau on Sunday (March 9), Mark Carney, who will take over as Prime Minister of Canada, has made a commitment to win the continuing trade war with the United States of America and has instantly attacked Donald Trump.
Mark Carney, the former governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, has made history by winning the race to lead Canada’s Liberal Party. His victory paves the way for him to become the nation’s first Prime Minister without a traditional political background, marking a groundbreaking shift in Canadian leadership.
In the coming days, Mark Carney is set to officially take the reins as Canada’s Prime Minister while also leading the Liberal Party into a high-stakes general election, expected to be announced in the weeks ahead, according to BBC News.
Wasting no time, Carney swiftly took aim at President Donald Trump, delivering a blistering critique following his ascension to leadership.
Meanwhile, tensions between the two nations have escalated, with Trump approving a sweeping order to impose what he calls “catastrophic” tariffs on Canada. The move, according to the U.S. president, is meant to hold Canada “accountable” for what he claims is its failure to stem the flow of illicit drugs into the United States.
A new 10% tax has been slapped onto Canadian energy exports, piling onto the existing 25% tariff imposed on all goods imported from the country.
In a bold and controversial statement, the 47th President of the United States declared that the only “solution” for Canada to escape these crushing tariffs would be to join the U.S. as its 51st state.
On Sunday, Mark Carney took the stage with a defiant message, declaring, “America is not Canada—and Canada will never, ever, under any circumstances, become part of the United States.”
Acknowledging the escalating tensions, he made it clear that while Canada didn’t seek this fight, “Canadians have never backed down when challenged. If someone throws down the gloves, we’re ready to stand our ground.”
Carney warned of the true stakes at hand, stating, “Our resources, our water, our land, and our nation itself—these are what America wants.”
“Think about it,” he urged. “If they succeed, they won’t just take our land—they’ll erase our way of life.”
The newly appointed Prime Minister continued with a powerful message: “I know these are tough times. We’ve faced days of darkness, brought on by a nation we can no longer trust.”
“While we are beginning to heal from the shock, it’s crucial we remember the lessons we’ve learned: we must stand strong for ourselves, and we must look out for one another. As the difficult days ahead unfold, we must come together and face them united.”
On Sunday, a visibly emotional Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered his final address before handing over the reins to Mark Carney.
He reflected on his decade in office, stating, “These past ten years have been filled with challenges,” as reported by the New York Post. “Canadians have faced crisis after crisis, yet through every trial, they’ve shown the world exactly who they are today.”
“We’ve stood united, we’ve protected one another, and time and time again, we’ve come out of every challenge stronger than before.”
“Now, as we face an existential threat from our neighbor and an economic crisis, Canadians are once again proving the strength of our resolve.”