Economy

Canada pivots away from US economic dependence

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has declared that Canada's deep economic ties with the United States have become a "weakness," signalling an active push to diversify trade relationships with other countries. The statement marks a significant shift in tone from Ottawa and reflects growing anxiety about Canada's exposure to US tariff policy under Trump. Canada currently sends roughly 75% of its exports to the United States.

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