Mark Carney says "Canada is becoming stronger and less dependent on America" after trade talks fail

After U.S.–Canada trade negotiations collapsed, Prime Minister Mark Carney voiced confidence that Canada would emerge more resilient and less economically dependent on its southern neighbor. The breakdown escalated tensions that had simmered since the Trump administration’s first term. Reactions were sharp: one Republican border-state governor insisted Canada was not an enemy, while Democratic officials accused President Trump of harming allies and raising prices. Canadian premiers publicly backed Carney, though differences over next steps emerged. Economists described the episode as possibly another transient protectionist push, with one asserting the U.S. was at fault and another suggesting relations may not improve until the current administration leaves office. Business leaders expect a prolonged trade conflict, including fallout for U.S. alcohol exports.