Canada’s prime minister has warned that the country’s heavy dependence on straightforward trade relationships with the U.S. over the past four decades has left it vulnerable, as new retaliatory tariffs on American goods take effect. The shift marks a break from decades of seamless economic integration, which he acknowledges was convenient but may no longer be sustainable. With trade tensions escalating, the comments signal a broader reassessment of Canada’s economic strategy amid growing protectionist pressures. The move could reshape bilateral trade dynamics and force businesses to adapt to a more complex marketplace.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday his country has overrelied on "easy" economic ties to the U.S., a take he shared as his retaliatory tariffs on American goods went into effect. “The past 40 years has been a period of deeper economic integration with the United States. Truth is, it was easy business, but...
