Canada Breaks Free from U.S. Dependence, Says Prime Minister Mark Carney

• Carney breaks military ties with the US.
• Canada seeks military alliance with Europe.
• Also aims to eliminate economic reliance on the US.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada will reduce its economic and military dependence on the United States and seek to strengthen its integration with Europe.

The statements reflect a new strategic direction following Donald Trump’s return to power.

In an interview given this Tuesday to public broadcaster CBC, Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that Canada is reshaping its foreign and defense policy to move away from what he called an “overdependence” on the United States.

This was reported by EFE.

Carney Breaks Military Ties with the US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that Canada is suffering from “the dangers of overdependence economically and in terms of security” on the U.S., and is therefore in the process of increasing its integration with the European defense industry.
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“The return of Donald Trump to the presidency marks a turning point,” Carney stated.

“We will cooperate with the US when it suits us, but not as an obligation,”

he added, making it clear that Ottawa seeks a more autonomous decision-making model.

This was highlighted by the EFE news agency.

Shift Toward Europe

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declares that Canada is suffering from “the dangers of overdependence economically and in terms of security” on the U.S., and is therefore in the process of increasing its integration with the European defense industry. pic.twitter.com/nk69llhozg
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Mark Carney revealed that currently, 75% of Canada’s military spending goes to US companies, which he described as “not smart.”

He stated that his administration is already in talks with European partners to redirect investments toward the continent’s defense industry.

“Since I took office on March 14, we have intensified our discussions with our key European allies to become strategic defense partners,” he explained.

According to the Prime Minister, this new path will not only strengthen national security but also generate jobs within Canada.

Tension with Mexico

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that his country is seeking to reduce its “overdependence” economically and defensively on the #USA ??. This includes talks with the #EU ?? to diversify its defense acquisitions. pic.twitter.com/sxpxvsakte
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During the interview, Mark Carney also refuted a statement made by Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard, who had said that T-MEC (the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement) negotiations would begin in September of this year.

“That is incorrect. The T-MEC review period begins in 2026,” clarified the Prime Minister.

And he emphasized that Canada will take “as much time as necessary” to ensure a fair outcome.

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