Prime Minister Mark Carney says he and Canada's premiers have agreed to develop a national trade strategy and promised a slew of support for workers and businesses.
"We intend from a federal level to have free trade by Canada Day," he said, noting that the plan would be directed at easing transportation, energy, critical minerals and digital connectivity restrictions across the country.
Trump has also repeatedly suggested that Canada should become the 51st state.
"We have to do things that we hadn't imagined possible before at a speed that we haven't moved before," Carney said in his remarks before the meeting.
WATCH | Carney presents national strategy: Carney outlines national trade strategy after meeting with premiers Duration 5:00 After meeting with Canada's premiers, Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters they have agreed to develop a national trade strategy, saying the goal is 'from a federal level to have free trade by Canada day.'
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt voiced support for Carney, saying in French that she is "very happy" to have him as prime minister while Canada is under tariff threats.
"From what I've seen of Mr. Carney and the conversations we have had, his passion for Canada shines through, his intelligence shines through," she said. »
