Carney warns of pain as Canada seeks US economic independence

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged on September 24, 2026 that Canadians will face economic hardship as he pursues policies to reduce the country's dependence on the United States amid an ongoing trade war. Carney framed the challenge as necessary for long-term Canadian autonomy.

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As he tries to break Canada’s dependence on the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney said he knows Canadians will feel pain from the trade war.