Canada retaliates against US tariffs, pivots trade

Canadian Prime Minister Carney has declared the country's trade relationship with the United States a 'weakness,' condemning President Trump's tariffs as 'economic weaponization' reaching Great Depression-era levels. In retaliation, Canada has imposed a 25% tariff on U.S. vehicles, a move expected to generate C$8 billion in revenue for affected workers and automakers. Carney announced a new aggressive trade pivot, seeking major deals with China, Qatar, India, and ASEAN nations to reduce Canada's dependence on U.S. trade by 40%. "The world is in rupture, not transition," Carney declared, framing the shift as a necessary break from America First economics.