Carney: Canada Rethinks US Ties, Seeks New Trade Partners

0:00Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney dropped a video address Sunday night, pushing hard for Canada to rethink its deep economic links to the United States. He called those old ties a former strength that's now straight up dragging the country down, especially with Sky High U.S. tariffs hitting levels not. Seen since the Great Depression, meanwhile, Carney laid out his government's moves to beef up the economy through fresh investments and new trade packs with other nations. He pointed to President Trump's tariffs, slamming the auto and steel sectors, forcing businesses to pump the brakes on spending. Canadians are fired up over Trump's jabs about making Canada the 51st state, and it's clear the frustration runs deep. These trade hits are shaking up industries and everyday jobs, with folks feeling the pinch from stalled growth. Carney promised regular updates on efforts to spread out trade partners beyond the U.S., aiming to fix these vulnerabilities. A big review of the North American free trade agreement with the U.S. and Mexico kicks

1:01off this July. As Canada charts this new path, eyes stay glued on how these shifts play out in a tougher global game. That's your update from Tampa Bay News today, powered by AI.