Mark Carney Takes Office as Canada’s New Prime Minister, Rejects Trump’s Annexation Threats

Mark Carney has officially stepped into his role as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau, who led the country since 2015.

Wasting no time in setting his agenda, Carney strongly rebuffed U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that Canada should become the 51st state of the United States.

Speaking shortly after his swearing-in ceremony, Carney made it clear that defending Canada’s sovereignty and countering Trump’s aggressive trade policies would be a top priority.

“Canada will never, ever, in any way, shape, or form, be part of the United States,” he declared. Despite the tensions, he expressed hope that his government could eventually collaborate with Washington to advance mutual interests.

Diplomatic sources indicate that efforts are already underway to arrange a call between Carney and Trump in the coming days.

Relations between the two nations have been on a downward spiral since Trump’s return to power in January, with the U.S. president imposing sweeping tariffs and insisting that Canada should relinquish its independence.

READ ALSO: U.S. Government’s Bitcoin Stash Hits $16B, Target 1 Million BTC Under Proposed Bill

Ottawa has retaliated with countermeasures, while Canadian public sentiment has turned sharply against Trump’s calls to dissolve the border between the two countries.

Carney has characterized the Trump administration as the most formidable challenge Canada has faced in a generation, calling the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods baseless and unjust.

Despite his extensive background in finance as a former central banker, Carney is a political newcomer who has never held elected office. He won the Liberal Party leadership by a landslide, but his political skills may soon be tested, as sources suggest Canada could be heading for a general election within weeks.

Looking to reinforce Canada’s global alliances amid deteriorating U.S. ties, Carney is set to travel to Paris and London next week.

His discussions with world leaders will focus on trade and security, with scheduled meetings including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen—who emphasized the growing importance of Canada-EU relations—and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.