Carney, who was sworn in as prime minister last month after Justin Trudeau resigned, paused his election campaign Wednesday – Canada's federal elections are set for April 28 – to consult with cabinet officials and provincial and territorial leaders on how to counter the U.S. tariffs, the Globe and Mail reported. He was expected to resume his campaign later in the day.
Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre said during a campaign event in Kingston, Ontario, on Thursday that he no longer considers the U.S. a dependable trading partner – "their president has chosen to betray America's best friend and closest ally," according to the Globe and Mail.
He added the Canadian government must get tougher with Trump and commit to revoking any new trade or defense arrangements with the U.S. if the Trump administration keeps violating trade agreements.