Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was asked what a good trade deal with the United States would look like for Canada.
But instead of letting Trump’s tariff threats dominate the moment, Carney redirected attention to what he called the most important thing happening in Canada this week: the historic Churchill Falls energy-sharing agreement between Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec.
Carney said there would be time over the next 48 hours to discuss negotiations with Washington — but the bigger story, he argued, is Canada building its own strength.
That is the real message to Trump.
Canada is not just waiting for a deal.
Canada is not begging for access.
Canada is not defining its future through Washington.
With Churchill Falls, Canada is building clean power, strategic resources, industrial capacity and long-term independence.
As Trump threatens tariffs, Carney is pointing to a different kind of power: 14,000 megawatts of clean electricity, Canadian jobs, critical minerals, and a national energy strategy that can shape the future.
The message is unmistakable: Trump can threaten tariffs — but Canada is building the infrastructure, energy and economic strength to stand on its own.
#eudebates #MarkCarney #TrumpTariffs #ChurchillFalls #Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was asked what a good trade deal with the United States would look like for Canada.
But instead of letting Trump’s tariff threats dominate the moment, Carney redirected attention to what he called the most important thing happening in Canada this week: the historic Churchill Falls energy-sharing agreement between Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec.
Carney said there would be time over the next 48 hours to discuss negotiations with Washington — but the bigger story, he argued, is Canada building its own strength.
That is the real message to Trump.
Canada is not just waiting for a deal.
Canada is not begging for access.
Canada is not defining its future through Washington.
With Churchill Falls, Canada is building clean power, strategic resources, industrial capacity and long-term independence.
As Trump threatens tariffs, Carney is pointing to a different kind of power: 14,000 megawatts of clean electricity, Canadian jobs, critical minerals, and a national energy strategy that can shape the future.
The message is unmistakable: Trump can threaten tariffs — but Canada is building the infrastructure, energy and economic strength to stand on its own.
#eudebates #MarkCarney #TrumpTariffs #ChurchillFalls #Canada
