U.S. President Donald Trump needs to refrain from making “disrespectful” remarks about Canada before meaningful discussions regarding future relations can commence, stated Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday.
Trump has been threatening significant tariffs on Canadian imports and often suggests the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state of the U.S.
“We have addressed those comments. They are disrespectful, unproductive, and must cease before we can engage in a dialogue about our broader partnership with the United States,” Carney informed reporters in London.
These comments represent Carney’s strongest criticism of Trump since he began his political career in January. Having been sworn in just last Friday, Carney has not yet communicated with Trump, who has not publicly acknowledged his appointment.
Carney emphasized that Canada seeks a more in-depth discussion and negotiation regarding the overall commercial and security relationship between the two nations. “When the United States is prepared to have that conversation, we are fully ready to engage,” he remarked.
In response, Canada has imposed tariffs on a significant amount of U.S. imports. Carney noted that Ottawa would only take measures it believes could influence U.S. actions.
He stated, “This process will be intentional, and there is a definitive limit. We cannot match these tariffs dollar for dollar, especially considering that our economy is only one-tenth the size of that of the United States.”
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