Canada's deep economic ties to the U.S. have shifted from an asset to a liability, and Carney is right to name it. Washington has weaponized trade interdependence, turning a once-mutual relationship into a national security risk. Diversifying trade and rebuilding economic independence is the smartest strategic move Canada can make right now.
Carney's anti-American posturing puts CUSMA renewal at serious risk, and that's a disaster Canada can't afford. The U.S. has legitimate grievances — supply management, pharmaceutical pricing, Buy Canadian procurement rules — that are hurting Canadian consumers too. Picking a fight instead of addressing valid trade concerns reveals a reckless form of politics that could cost Canada far more than any tariff.
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