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September 24, 2026
Mark Carney Prepares for Possible U.S. Invasion Amid Trade Tensions
- Mark Carney acknowledged the 'extreme tail risk' of a U.S. invasion of Canada, emphasizing that preparedness is essential in his role.
- He noted that the rising trade tensions under President Trump's administration prompted this consideration, particularly after Trump referred to Canada as the 51st state.
- Carney highlighted Canada's over-reliance on the U.S. economically and outlined a plan for diversification to mitigate risks.
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- Canada made plans on what to do if Trump invaded, Mark Carney revealsSep 24, 2026 at 3:54 PM · Independent
- Carney says he's prepared for 'extreme tail risk' of US invading CanadaSep 24, 2026 at 4:31 PM · The Hill
- Mark Carney says he has considered possibility of US military actionSep 24, 2026 at 5:17 PM · BBC
- Canadian PM Carney says he was prepared for Trump ordering invasionSep 24, 2026 at 5:57 PM · Fox News