Carney stated that his primary focus is on strengthening trade ties between Canada, Europe, and the UK, adding that he will engage with President Trump when the time is right.(Photo: The Canadian Press)
In his first speech as Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney made it clear that he has no immediate plans to visit the United States. Carney stated that his primary focus is on strengthening trade ties between Canada, Europe, and the UK, adding that he will engage with President Trump when the time is right.
Meanwhile, as Carney and his cabinet were being sworn in, controversial remarks made by current US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about Canadian sovereignty surfaced in Canada. Rubio had stated in response to a reporter's question that Trump believes it would be better for Canada to join the US.
When questioned by reporters about Rubio’s comments, Carney responded bluntly, "It's crazy, his point is crazy. That's it."