Including a military threat: Canada prepares for extreme scenario against Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed in an interview that his government is also preparing for an extreme scenario of the use of American military force, amid escalating threats from President Trump. Carney accused the US of violating the trade agreement and using Canada's economic dependence as a lever for coercion, and clarified that Ottawa is working to reduce its dependence on Washington.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed in an interview with a New York Times journalist the depth of the rift with the Trump administration, and admitted that his government is also preparing for an extreme scenario of the use of American military force. Carney did not rule out the possibility that Trump would use military force against Canada, and defined this as part of legitimate risk management. He accused the United States of violating the existing trade agreement and using Canada's economic dependence as a weapon for coercion. Carney clarified that Ottawa is working to diversify the economy and move away from dependence on Washington, and set a clear condition: "There is a good deal on the table, and the United States must respect our sovereignty." The remarks reflect a new era in US-Canada relations, in which Ottawa refuses to bow its head.