Carney: Canada's U.S. Ties Feel Like a Drag

0:00On April 19, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney just dropped a bold message, saying the country's tight bond with the United States used to be a powerhouse, but now feels like a real drag. In a video to the nation on April 19, he held up a toy soldier of General Isaac Brock, the hero who fell defending Canada from American forces. In the War of 1812, he nodded to other legends like Chief Tacumsa, who rallied indigenous nations against U.S. expansion back then, stressing that today's chaos from the South echoes those old battles. Carney made it clear Canada can't predict or stop the disruptions coming across the border, and banking on a sudden change just won't cut it. Fresh off securing a bay parliamentary win for his liberal team last week, Carney's gearing up to tackle the trade tensions kicked off by President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik called Canada a tough trading partner just days ago. With nearly 70% of Canada's exports heading south, the spotlight's on this year's review

1:02of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal, where American officials are pushing for major tweaks. Carney promised regular updates in the coming weeks to keep folks posted on boosting the economy and protecting sovereignty, signaling its time for. Canada, to steer its own path forward, that wraps global news today. Brought to you with AI.