Overview

• Prime Minister Mark Carney declared the end of the traditional close relationship between Canada and the United States, marking a significant shift in bilateral ties.
• The decision follows Donald Trump's imposition of permanent 25% tariffs on Canadian vehicles and auto parts, justified by the White House as a border security measure.
• Carney emphasized Canada's need to reduce economic reliance on the U.S. and pivot toward alternative trade partnerships to safeguard national interests.
• Trump's annexation rhetoric, coupled with aggressive trade policies, has fueled rising Canadian nationalism and public support for defending sovereignty.
• The trade war is expected to have severe economic consequences for both nations, particularly for U.S. states bordering Canada.