Canada Pushes to Rely Less on U.S. Economy, Says Prime Minister Carney

On September 8, 2026, Canada placed new taxes on U.S. goods — at rates of 15, 25, and 50 per cent. Prime Minister Carney said Canada will reduce its economic dependence on the United States faster, accepting short-term costs for long-term gain. The move follows over a year of Canadian responses to U.S. taxes on $27.6 billion of Canadian products.