Canada’s Mark Carney bets on a broader trade map beyond the US

Canada is pushing to diversify its trade away from the United States, with Mark Carney advocating doubling non-US trade and pursuing a free-trade deal with India by year’s end. While Trump-era tariffs spurred the shift, leaders like Dominic Barton and former PM Stephen Harper say diversification should complement—not replace—the US relationship. Europe’s EU associate membership remains uncertain, underscoring Canada’s broader strategy to build global trading ties and strengthen trust as a competitive advantage.