New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is embarking on a diplomatic mission to Paris and London in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticisms of Canada’s sovereignty and economy. At his swearing-in, Carney underscored Canada’s unique cultural foundation, which includes French, English, and Indigenous peoples, asserting that the nation will “never, ever” merge with the United States. During his trip, he will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to explore opportunities for diversifying trade and strategizing around Trump’s tariffs. Additionally, he plans to meet with King Charles III, marking a return to the U.K. after his tenure as the first noncitizen governor of the Bank of England. Carney will then head to the northern reaches of Canada’s Arctic to “reinforce Canada’s Arctic security and sovereignty” before returning to Ottawa, where he is anticipated to announce an election within a few days. While open to potential talks with Trump, he is currently focused on establishing international alliances.
Mark Carney embarks on diplomatic mission to strengthen Canada’s sovereignty and trade relationships
