Carney
posted on social media in English and French, highlighting a video from the
World Economic Forum where he described a rupture in the global system and
pushed middle powers toward broader cooperation.
This comes after U.S. tariff talks collapsed in late August 2026, imposing 50% duties on billions in Canadian exports, while Canada eyes retaliation despite sending 72% of its goods to the U.S.
He's long advocated diversification, like a new strategic partnership with China earlier this year, drawing critics who see risks and supporters who point to over twenty new global agreements.