Carney says Canada prepared for remote risk of U.S. military action
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government has examined and prepared for the remote possibility of U.S. military action against Canada, describing the scenario as an “extreme tail risk.”
Carney told The New York Times that considering such a possibility was part of responsible risk management, while stressing that it was “not a base case.” He did not provide details about Canada’s preparations, according to the BBC.
His comments come amid heightened tensions between Canada and the United States under President Donald Trump. The two countries have exchanged tariffs in a widening trade dispute, while Trump has repeatedly referred to Canada as a potential “51st state.”
Despite those tensions, Carney said he speaks with Trump frequently and described their communication as direct and efficient. He also said he believed there remained a path to restarting trade negotiations, arguing that a return to amicable relations would benefit both countries.
Carney has increased Canadian defence spending since taking office, with attention to the country’s extensive coastline and proximity to the Arctic.
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