Canada's "old relationship" with the U.S. is over, newly elected prime minister says
April Rubin
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is establishing new boundaries for his country with the U.S., declaring that the previous relationship between the two nations — where each worked to integrate with the other — is over.
Why it matters: Carney's words reflect the priorities of many Canadians who saw the election as not only a referendum on their country, but its relations with the U.S. and President Trump.
Trump has repeatedly said he wants Canada to become the 51st state, while increasing tariffs on certain goods from the nation, prompting concern and boycotts from the U.S.'s northern neighbor.
What they're saying: "The system of open global trade anchored by the United States, a system that Canada has relied on since the second World War, a system that, while not perfect, has helped deliver prosperity to our country for decades, is over," Carney said in a victory speech Monday night.
"These are tragedies, but it's also our new reality. We are over the shock of the American betrayal, but we should never forget the lessons. We have to look out for ourselves and, above all, we have to take care of each other."
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