Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during the 2026 Liberal National Convention in Montreal, Canada, on April 11, 2026. [Photo/Agencies]
OTTAWA -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday that his government will do "whatever it takes" to defend national interests in response to recent US tariff threats, local media reported.
Carney made the remarks at a meeting of provincial and territorial leaders in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, stressing that Canada will protect and support its workers, farmers, businesses and families amid trade pressure from Washington.
"We are in a stronger position than we were when this trade war started 18 months ago," Carney said. "We're in a stronger position because of the determination of Canadians themselves, and the focus of the premiers around this table."
US President Donald Trump on Monday signed proclamations to impose an additional 50 percent tariff on certain Canadian goods, saying Canada was discriminating against US commerce.
