Carney fires warning shot at Trump: “Canada will never be broken”

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

Liberal leader and new Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney has warned that U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking to undermine Canadian sovereignty, a threat he vowed to resist with unwavering resolve.

“President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us,” Carney declared to thunderous applause. “That will never, ever happen.”

Speaking to an energised crowd following his party’s election win, Carney framed Canada’s evolving relationship with the United States as one marked by rupture and betrayal.

“Our old relationship of integration with the U.S. is now over,” he said. “We are over the shock of the American betrayal. We have to take care of each other now.”

With his comments, Carney signalled a shift from decades of close Canada-U.S. cooperation, drawing a line in the sand as he promised to prioritise national unity, economic resilience, and international partnerships beyond Washington.

Calling the present a “hinge moment,” Carney warned that America — emboldened by Trump’s resurgence — sought not partnership but dominance.

He said his government would instead deepen ties with Europe and other global partners, signalling a reorientation of Canada’s foreign policy.

“If the U.S. no longer wants to be at the forefront of world leadership, Canada will be,” he declared. “This is Canada. We decide what happens here.”

He assured Canadians that his administration would pursue energy independence, job creation, and a modern, inclusive economy, insisting that “Canada will be an energy superpower.”

Striking a tone of inclusion, Carney said his government would serve all Canadians, regardless of political affiliation. “To the millions who didn’t vote for the Liberal Party — I will always do my best to represent everyone who calls Canada home.”

Switching fluently to French, he affirmed his commitment to the French language and Québecois culture, calling them “at the heart of the Canadian identity.”

He also addressed Western Canada directly, acknowledging the difficulty of gaining support there. “My government will work for and with everyone,” he pledged.

Carney revealed he would speak with President Trump in the coming days to “discuss the future of two sovereign and independent nations.”

But his message to the U.S. leader was already clear: Canada will not bow to external pressure or economic bullying.

“The challenges we face will be hard. Change is always difficult,” he admitted.

“But Canada is more than a nation — we are, and always will be, a federation. We strive to do what’s right, not what’s easy.”

Ending his speech with a rallying cry, Carney declared: “Canada will win this trade war. We will fight back with everything we have. Together we will build a Canada worthy of our values — Canada strong, Canada free, Canada forever. Vive le Canada!”