Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday (Jul 21) issued a statement after United States President Donald Trump slapped 50 per cent tariffs on select Canadian goods in the areas of dairy, alcoholic beverages and motor vehicles. In a statement, Carney said that the “country would continue to support its people and businesses. Stating that Canada is ready for talks with America, he said that the Canadian Prime Minister added that "in response to these measures and threats to Canadian sovereignty, provinces, territories -- Canadians from coast to coast to coast have stood together, taking the necessary actions to support our economy and defend our workers, farmers, businesses, and families." "This is the latest in a series of unilateral US trade actions that began with the US imposing a series of tariffs in direct violation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), the free trade agreement between Canada, the United States, and Mexico," Carney said in a statement posted on X.&nbsp;<img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HNtYp9EXEAATq3I?format=jpg&amp;name=large" alt="My statement on the United States administration’s intention to impose new tariffs on Canadian goods."> &nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/can-india-balance-ties-with-the-us-and-russia-amid-fresh-tariff-threats-from-america-1784104821858">Can India balance ties with the US and Russia amid fresh tariff threats from America?</a> Carney said the new US tariffs on Canada's auto sector violated the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). He added that Canada had only matched the US measures, which it was entitled to do. He said Canada had put forward a series of detailed proposals over the past 18 months to resolve the trade dispute and modernise CUSMA. He added that Ottawa was ready to step up discussions with Washington in the coming weeks.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-impose-50-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-escalating-north-america-trade-dispute-1784586172878">Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, escalating North America</a> Carney said Canada remained committed to free and fair trade. He noted that his government had signed more than 20 new economic and security partnerships, reflecting that commitment. He said the trade dispute had increased costs for families, especially in the United States. He added that Canada was willing to continue intensive talks with the US to resolve outstanding issues for the benefit of citizens in both countries. Carney also said the Canadian government would continue taking all necessary steps to strengthen the country's economy and support its workers, farmers, businesses and families. His response comes after the United States announced a fresh wave of additional 50 per cent tariffs on certain Canadian goods, in what it called was a response to the "discriminatory treatment" of American products- in the sectors of motor vehicles, dairy and alcoholic beverages and are set to take place 30 days after the signing of the proclamations by Trump.&nbsp;

Canadian PM Mark Carney vowed to support workers and businesses after President Donald Trump imposed fresh 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods. Carney said Canada remains open to talks but will take all necessary steps to protect its economy and sovereignty.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday (Jul 21) issued a statement after United States President Donald Trump slapped 50 per cent tariffs on select Canadian goods in the areas of dairy, alcoholic beverages and motor vehicles. In a statement, Carney said that the “country would continue to support its people and businesses. Stating that Canada is ready for talks with America, he said that the Canadian Prime Minister added that "in response to these measures and threats to Canadian sovereignty, provinces, territories -- Canadians from coast to coast to coast have stood together, taking the necessary actions to support our economy and defend our workers, farmers, businesses, and families." "This is the latest in a series of unilateral US trade actions that began with the US imposing a series of tariffs in direct violation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), the free trade agreement between Canada, the United States, and Mexico," Carney said in a statement posted on X. Also Read: Can India balance ties with the US and Russia amid fresh tariff threats from America? Carney said the new US tariffs on Canada's auto sector violated the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). He added that Canada had only matched the US measures, which it was entitled to do. He said Canada had put forward a series of detailed proposals over the past 18 months to resolve the trade dispute and modernise CUSMA. He added that Ottawa was ready to step up discussions with Washington in the coming weeks. Also Read: Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, escalating North America Carney said Canada remained committed to free and fair trade. He noted that his government had signed more than 20 new economic and security partnerships, reflecting that commitment. He said the trade dispute had increased costs for families, especially in the United States. He added that Canada was willing to continue intensive talks with the US to resolve outstanding issues for the benefit of citizens in both countries. Carney also said the Canadian government would continue taking all necessary steps to strengthen the country's economy and support its workers, farmers, businesses and families. His response comes after the United States announced a fresh wave of additional 50 per cent tariffs on certain Canadian goods, in what it called was a response to the "discriminatory treatment" of American products- in the sectors of motor vehicles, dairy and alcoholic beverages and are set to take place 30 days after the signing of the proclamations by Trump.

Canadian PM Mark Carney vowed to support workers and businesses after President Donald Trump imposed fresh 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods. Carney said Canada remains open to talks but will take all necessary steps to protect its economy and sovereignty.

'Direct violation...': Canada PM Mark Carney breaks silence as Trump orders new 50% tariff on Canadian goods

Amid rising tension between Untied States and its allies in the Western hemisphere over President Trump's goal to take Greenland under America's control, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday (Jan 21) said that his country resolutely stands with Greenland and Denmark.&nbsp;"Canada stands firmly with Greenland and Denmark and fully supports their unique right to determine Greenland's future," Carney said, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.&nbsp;Canada was among the first countries to hear the “wake-up call” that a fundamental shift was underway, the prime minister said. He noted that Canada had benefited from an era of American hegemony, but must now pivot as major powers increasingly use economic strength as leverage. Calling for cooperation, he urged middle powers such as Canada to work together to defend a rules-based international order. “Middle powers must act together—because if we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu,” Carney said.&nbsp;Earlier in the day, Emmanuel Macron, speaking at Davos, said France prefers respect over bullying or intimidation, hinting at Donald Trump's tariff threat.&nbsp;The relations between the United States and the European Union sharply deteriorated after Trump restated his desire to acquire Greenland, saying, "Greenland is imperative for National and World Security. There can be no going back -- On that."&nbsp;The ongoing tensions stem from Trump's announcement of imoposition of 10 percent tariffs effective February 1 against Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland for opposing his plans to acquire Greenland adding that "On June 1st, 2026, the Tariff will be increased to 25%. This Tariff will be due and payable until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland".&nbsp;Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-a-major-escalation-european-union-stalls-us-trade-deal-after-trump-threatens-tariffs-over-greenland-1768924683804"> In major escalation, European Union stalls US trade deal after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland</a><h2>Trump shares AI-edited map of the US, including Greenland and Canada</h2>Earlier in the day, Trump shared an AI-edited image that shows him sitting alongside a map of the US that includes Greenland, Canada and Venezuela as he speaks with European leaders.&nbsp;The picture, which Trump posted on Truth Social, appears to be an edited version of a photograph taken when leaders—including French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen—went to Washington, DC, in August 2025.&nbsp;This is not the first time Trump has made such claims. After returning to power last year, he openly suggested that Canada should become the 51st state of the United States. The Canadian government firmly rejected the proposal, which later fuelled a sharp trade dispute between the two neighbouring countries.<h2>EU stalls US trade deal</h2>Earlier today, European Union lawmakers decided to hold off ratifying a trade deal finalised between the European bloc and the United States as part of counter mesures aginst President Trump's tariff threats over Greenland, the group's main political body confirmed. The European Parliament was planned to hold a vote in the coming week on removing tariffs on US exports as part of the agreement.

Earlier in the day, Trump shared an AI-edited image that shows him sitting alongside a map of the US that includes Greenland, Canada and Venezuela as he speaks with European leaders.

Amid rising tension between Untied States and its allies in the Western hemisphere over President Trump's goal to take Greenland under America's control, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday (Jan 21) said that his country resolutely stands with Greenland and Denmark. "Canada stands firmly with Greenland and Denmark and fully supports their unique right to determine Greenland's future," Carney said, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Canada was among the first countries to hear the “wake-up call” that a fundamental shift was underway, the prime minister said. He noted that Canada had benefited from an era of American hegemony, but must now pivot as major powers increasingly use economic strength as leverage. Calling for cooperation, he urged middle powers such as Canada to work together to defend a rules-based international order. “Middle powers must act together—because if we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu,” Carney said. Earlier in the day, Emmanuel Macron, speaking at Davos, said France prefers respect over bullying or intimidation, hinting at Donald Trump's tariff threat. The relations between the United States and the European Union sharply deteriorated after Trump restated his desire to acquire Greenland, saying, "Greenland is imperative for National and World Security. There can be no going back -- On that." The ongoing tensions stem from Trump's announcement of imoposition of 10 percent tariffs effective February 1 against Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland for opposing his plans to acquire Greenland adding that "On June 1st, 2026, the Tariff will be increased to 25%. This Tariff will be due and payable until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland". Also Read: In major escalation, European Union stalls US trade deal after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland Trump shares AI-edited map of the US, including Greenland and Canada Earlier in the day, Trump shared an AI-edited image that shows him sitting alongside a map of the US that includes Greenland, Canada and Venezuela as he speaks with European leaders. The picture, which Trump posted on Truth Social, appears to be an edited version of a photograph taken when leaders—including French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen—went to Washington, DC, in August 2025. This is not the first time Trump has made such claims. After returning to power last year, he openly suggested that Canada should become the 51st state of the United States. The Canadian government firmly rejected the proposal, which later fuelled a sharp trade dispute between the two neighbouring countries. EU stalls US trade deal Earlier today, European Union lawmakers decided to hold off ratifying a trade deal finalised between the European bloc and the United States as part of counter mesures aginst President Trump's tariff threats over Greenland, the group's main political body confirmed. The European Parliament was planned to hold a vote in the coming week on removing tariffs on US exports as part of the agreement.

Earlier in the day, Trump shared an AI-edited image that shows him sitting alongside a map of the US that includes Greenland, Canada and Venezuela as he speaks with European leaders.

Davos 2026: 'Stands firmly' with Greenland, Denmark: Mark Carney after Trump shares AI image of US flag over Canada

Despite the recent thaw in US-Canada ties since Mike Carney became Canadian prime minister after the disastrous show of Justin Trudeau, President Donald Trump has still not fully abandoned ambitions of making Canada the 51st state of the US, something he had threatened for months. If new reports are to be believed, there is still a 'secret plan' for a Canada land grab, with officials citing the same reasons attributed to Trump's moves for 'acquiring' Greenland: Arctic security, Russia and China. Citing officials, NBC News and other outlets reported that discussions on Canada gathered steam amid the recent visit of Carney to China. Will Trump act on his threat to take over its northern neighbour, or station US troops along its Arctic region?<h2>What US officials said about Canada and Arctic security</h2>Several unnamed current and former American officials told NBC News New York that Trump has privately ‘expressed concern’ to his aides about Canada’s ability to defend its northern border (in the Arctic region) against Russia and China. In the article titled Trump's latest Western Hemisphere fixation: Canada, NBC said Trump is "privately ramping up his focus on another target in the Western Hemisphere", Canada.<h2>Canada’s northern border, a key part of Trump’s vision of “solidifying” the Western Hemisphere</h2>Trump's push on Greenland has increased internal discussions about a broader 'Arctic strategy' that also includes Canada. The worry among American officials appears to be that, like Denmark—whose autonomous territory is Greenland—Canada would be unable to defend its borders against encroachment from Russia or China.Specific arguments include that Canada needs to spend more on defence. "The world doesn’t see Canada as a major force when it comes to defence,” one official told NBC.Addressing this gap could include potentially reaching an agreement with Canada to fortify its northern border, said the report.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-and-canada-bat-for-new-world-order-announce-mutual-tariffs-relief-1768571722417">China and Canada bat for ‘new world order’, announce mutual tariffs relief</a><h2>But will Trump actually invade Canada over Arctic security?</h2>The objective discussed by officials cited in the NBC report is more about strengthening the focus on Arctic defences and cooperation, not annexation or takeover of Canada. But extrapolating from the NBC news report, Trump-aligned media went on to claim that the president may be planning a 'land grab' in Canada. The Daily Beast, for instance, said in a report: "With 3.85 million square miles and 40 million residents, Canada is the largest target on Trump’s growing list of potential land grabs."<h2>Countering Russia and China: The US Arctic strategy</h2>NBC quoted an official as saying that Canada stands to benefit from the US having Greenland, adding: “At the end of the day, this is to stop Russia and China from having a further presence in the Arctic.”&nbsp;The reports came as Canadian PM Carney said on Friday (Jan 16) that Canada stands behind Denmark as a NATO ally over the Greenland dispute.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-turning-point-canada-s-mark-carney-meets-xi-jinping-for-top-level-talks-in-beijing-after-eight-year-freeze-1768533653920">‘Turning point’: Canada's Mark Carney meets Xi Jinping for top level talks in Beijing after eight-year freeze</a><h2>Trump's longstanding desire for Canada</h2>At least since 2024, Trump often threatened to use economic force against Canada and joked about making it the 51st state of the US. In fact, the last general election was won by Carney partly on a campaign focused against these moves by Trump. For much of 2025, Trump engaged in a tariff and trade war with Canada, openly sparring with its government and leaders.Behind the scenes meanwhile, US officials have been holding talks with Canadian counterparts on how to increase defence cooperation in the Arctic.The NBC report said the discussions do not include stationing US troops on Canadian soil.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/canada-china-trade-deal-slashes-canola-tariffs-1768629050473/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/canada-china-trade-deal-slashes-canola-tariffs-1768629050473/embed</a><h2>Carney's China play is adding to the tensions</h2>Carney, for his part, received a red carpet welcome in China on Friday. This is an effort to improve ties which went south since the arrest of Huawei CFO’s daughter, Meng Wanzhou, and further strains over the jailing of Canadian citizens in China. Carney, who met with President Xi Jinping in Beijing, became the first Canadian leader to visit China since 2017.<h2>Will Trump really invade Canada or deploy American military there?</h2>Trump himself had said earlier that it’s highly unlikely he would use military force against Canada. But now we have the case of Venezuela, which US forces attacked to extract its then-president Nicolás Maduro on January 3. Besides the threats to Greenland, Trump has also not ruled out US military deployment in Colombia and Mexico.&nbsp;So one cannot predict what will happen to Canada.

Trump has privately expressed concerns about Canada’s ability to provide Arctic security amid China and Russia threats. But is this a precursor to a “land grab” of America's northern neighbour?

Despite the recent thaw in US-Canada ties since Mike Carney became Canadian prime minister after the disastrous show of Justin Trudeau, President Donald Trump has still not fully abandoned ambitions of making Canada the 51st state of the US, something he had threatened for months. If new reports are to be believed, there is still a 'secret plan' for a Canada land grab, with officials citing the same reasons attributed to Trump's moves for 'acquiring' Greenland: Arctic security, Russia and China. Citing officials, NBC News and other outlets reported that discussions on Canada gathered steam amid the recent visit of Carney to China. Will Trump act on his threat to take over its northern neighbour, or station US troops along its Arctic region? What US officials said about Canada and Arctic security Several unnamed current and former American officials told NBC News New York that Trump has privately ‘expressed concern’ to his aides about Canada’s ability to defend its northern border (in the Arctic region) against Russia and China. In the article titled Trump's latest Western Hemisphere fixation: Canada, NBC said Trump is "privately ramping up his focus on another target in the Western Hemisphere", Canada. Canada’s northern border, a key part of Trump’s vision of “solidifying” the Western Hemisphere Trump's push on Greenland has increased internal discussions about a broader 'Arctic strategy' that also includes Canada. The worry among American officials appears to be that, like Denmark—whose autonomous territory is Greenland—Canada would be unable to defend its borders against encroachment from Russia or China. Specific arguments include that Canada needs to spend more on defence. "The world doesn’t see Canada as a major force when it comes to defence,” one official told NBC. Addressing this gap could include potentially reaching an agreement with Canada to fortify its northern border, said the report. Also read: China and Canada bat for ‘new world order’, announce mutual tariffs relief But will Trump actually invade Canada over Arctic security? The objective discussed by officials cited in the NBC report is more about strengthening the focus on Arctic defences and cooperation, not annexation or takeover of Canada. But extrapolating from the NBC news report, Trump-aligned media went on to claim that the president may be planning a 'land grab' in Canada. The Daily Beast, for instance, said in a report: "With 3.85 million square miles and 40 million residents, Canada is the largest target on Trump’s growing list of potential land grabs." Countering Russia and China: The US Arctic strategy NBC quoted an official as saying that Canada stands to benefit from the US having Greenland, adding: “At the end of the day, this is to stop Russia and China from having a further presence in the Arctic.” The reports came as Canadian PM Carney said on Friday (Jan 16) that Canada stands behind Denmark as a NATO ally over the Greenland dispute. Also read: ‘Turning point’: Canada's Mark Carney meets Xi Jinping for top level talks in Beijing after eight-year freeze Trump's longstanding desire for Canada At least since 2024, Trump often threatened to use economic force against Canada and joked about making it the 51st state of the US. In fact, the last general election was won by Carney partly on a campaign focused against these moves by Trump. For much of 2025, Trump engaged in a tariff and trade war with Canada, openly sparring with its government and leaders. Behind the scenes meanwhile, US officials have been holding talks with Canadian counterparts on how to increase defence cooperation in the Arctic. The NBC report said the discussions do not include stationing US troops on Canadian soil. https://www.wionews.com/videos/canada-china-trade-deal-slashes-canola-tariffs-1768629050473/embed Carney's China play is adding to the tensions Carney, for his part, received a red carpet welcome in China on Friday. This is an effort to improve ties which went south since the arrest of Huawei CFO’s daughter, Meng Wanzhou, and further strains over the jailing of Canadian citizens in China. Carney, who met with President Xi Jinping in Beijing, became the first Canadian leader to visit China since 2017. Will Trump really invade Canada or deploy American military there? Trump himself had said earlier that it’s highly unlikely he would use military force against Canada. But now we have the case of Venezuela, which US forces attacked to extract its then-president Nicolás Maduro on January 3. Besides the threats to Greenland, Trump has also not ruled out US military deployment in Colombia and Mexico. So one cannot predict what will happen to Canada.

Trump has privately expressed concerns about Canada’s ability to provide Arctic security amid China and Russia threats. But is this a precursor to a “land grab” of America's northern neighbour?

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'Direct violation...': Canada PM Mark Carney breaks silence as Trump orders new 50% tariff on Canadian goods

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