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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Carney Says Canada Prepared for Possible US Military Action
Caption: Carney Says Canada Prepared for Possible US Military Action. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government has considered the remote possibility of military action by the United States against Canada. Carney told The New York Times that officials had examined the “extreme tail risk” scenario and prepared for it, without revealing further details. He said considering such a scenario was simply part of responsible risk management, rather than an expectation that conflict would occur. Tensions between Canada and the US have risen under President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly described Canada as a potential “51st state.” Any military conflict would be heavily unequal, with the US maintaining a far larger military force and substantially more submarines than Canada. Carney has also increased Canadian defence spending, citing the country’s vast coastline and strategic position near the Arctic. Despite the tensions and ongoing trade disputes, Carney said he continues to speak with Trump frequently and described their communication as direct. He added that he still believes trade negotiations can resume, saying a return to friendlier relations would benefit both countries. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Mark Carney,Canada,United States,Donald Trump,military action,extreme tail risk,risk management,US-Canada relations,Canadian defense,defense spending,Arctic,trade dispute,trade negotiations
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