Canadian Prime Minister: Close Relationship with US Has Turned from Strength to Weakness
Canadian Prime Minister Carney stated that the close relationship with the United States has become a weakness, not an advantage. He emphasized the importance of national sovereignty by referencing historical figures who defended Canada during the War of 1812. Carney advocates for Canada to regain control of its future amidst US trade wars and intentions of annexation.
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According to Reuters, Mark Carney, in a video, held up a small toy soldier model representing General Isaac Brock, a British military leader who sacrificed his life in the War of 1812 to defend what is now Canada against American invasion. He stated that Canada cannot control the various turbulences coming from its neighbor, the United States, nor can it put all its eggs in one basket, hoping these turbulences will suddenly cease.
Carney said: "Today's situation seems unique, but we have faced similar threats before." He referred to Brock and other Canadian historical figures, including Chief Tecumseh, who united the Great Lakes indigenous peoples in 1812 to resist American expansion.
Carney, who led the Liberal Party government to win a majority of seats in Parliament last week, stated that this election victory will help him more effectively respond to the trade war initiated by US President Trump.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick criticized Canada last week as a difficult trading partner.
Nearly 70% of Canada's exports go to the United States, and the "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement" (USMCA) will be reviewed this year. US officials have indicated they hope for significant modifications to this agreement.
In addition to imposing tariffs on items such as steel, aluminum, and automobiles, Trump has repeatedly publicly expressed his intention to annex Canada, making it the 51st US state.
The Prime Minister's Office did not immediately respond to media inquiries regarding why Carney chose to release the video at this time and why he specifically praised figures who resisted American expansion in the past.
Carney stated that he plans to regularly address the Canadian public in the coming weeks and months, reporting on the government's actions to promote economic growth and defend national sovereignty.
He emphasized: "This is our country, our future, and we must take back control." (Compiled by: Ho Hung-ju) 1150420
Carney said: "Today's situation seems unique, but we have faced similar threats before." He referred to Brock and other Canadian historical figures, including Chief Tecumseh, who united the Great Lakes indigenous peoples in 1812 to resist American expansion.
Carney, who led the Liberal Party government to win a majority of seats in Parliament last week, stated that this election victory will help him more effectively respond to the trade war initiated by US President Trump.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick criticized Canada last week as a difficult trading partner.
Nearly 70% of Canada's exports go to the United States, and the "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement" (USMCA) will be reviewed this year. US officials have indicated they hope for significant modifications to this agreement.
In addition to imposing tariffs on items such as steel, aluminum, and automobiles, Trump has repeatedly publicly expressed his intention to annex Canada, making it the 51st US state.
The Prime Minister's Office did not immediately respond to media inquiries regarding why Carney chose to release the video at this time and why he specifically praised figures who resisted American expansion in the past.
Carney stated that he plans to regularly address the Canadian public in the coming weeks and months, reporting on the government's actions to promote economic growth and defend national sovereignty.
He emphasized: "This is our country, our future, and we must take back control." (Compiled by: Ho Hung-ju) 1150420