In his
first speech
on Sunday after
winning the race
to head Canada’s ruling Liberal Party,
Mark Carney
took direct aim at
President Donald Trump
wanting to
annex his country
as the “51st state.”
Canada “will never, under any circumstances, become part of America,” stated Carney, the incoming prime minister, noting that individuals “have concerns about Canada’s future, considering President Trump’s threats and an increasingly fragmented and perilous global landscape.”
Carney will succeed
Justin Trudeau
, who declared his intention to step down as prime minister in January due to low approval ratings after serving for almost ten years. He is anticipated to take the oath of office later this week.
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A previous central bank official, Carney, aged 59, served as the head of two G7 financial institutions: the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England. He is set to lead his nation amid a period when the country is facing certain challenges.
locked in a trade war with the U.S., its neighbor and largest trade partner.
There’s an individual attempting to undermine our economy.
Donald Trump
,” Carney stated on Sunday.
Donald Trump
has imposed unwarranted taxes on our products, our sales, and our livelihoods.
We can’t allow him to harm Canadian workers, families, and businesses; we must prevent his success, and we will not permit it.
Trump initiated the month of February by authorizing an executive order
applying a 25% tax on imported goods
From Canada, the implementation date has been pushed back twice. Trump stated that these tariffs aim to exert pressure on Canada to reduce the influx of immigrants and fentanyl coming from across the border. In response, Canada has imposed counter-tariffs on American products.
“We didn’t seek out this battle, but Canadians are always prepared when others decide to fight. Therefore, Americans shouldn’t have any doubts… Whether in trade or in hockey, Canada will come out victorious,” Carney stated.
Recently, Trump has often proposed that he would like the U.S. to annex Canada.
has mentioned its departing prime minister
As “Governor Justin Trudeau of the Mighty Province of Canada.”
What I would like to see is Canada becoming our 51st state. We provide them with protection, specifically military defense. In return, they wouldn’t be responsible for manufacturing our vehicles.
Trump said Feb. 3
From the Oval Office, he stated, “If individuals followed the rules properly, they would have a 100% chance of becoming a state. However, many people prefer not to follow these guidelines.”
Carney is an individual without prior political experience, having never served in a public office. However, his prominent work in the corporate world earned him acclaim and awards, notably for how he managed the financial downturn at the Bank of Canada back in 2008.
In 2013, the Bank of England appointed Carney, marking his role as the institution’s first non-British governor since its establishment over three centuries ago. Additionally, he became the first individual to lead two G7 central banks at any point in time, as reported by Reuters.
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy serves as a White House correspondent for USA TODAY.
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The article initially appeared on USA TODAY:
Canada “will never, ever become part of America,” asserts next prime minister in response to Trump.
