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Carney Warns Trump on Extreme-Tail Risk of U.S. Action

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 5:59 AM UTC · How we work

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Canada 50% duties

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told The New York Times he has examined the extreme-tail risk of a U.S. military action against Canada.
Their communication is described as direct and efficient, with Carney speaking frequently with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Canada imposed duties of up to 50 percent on $27.6 billion of U.S. imports in retaliation.
The United States fields over 2 million reserve personnel, while Canada fields fewer than 200,000 troops.

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Rising US Antipathy

Prime Minister Mark Carney told The New York Times he had examined the extreme-tail risk of a U.S. military action against Canada.
A Leger poll shows 41% of Canadians view the United States as an enemy, up 15 points since June 2025.
Carney said preparing for extreme tail risk is risk management, not a base-case scenario.
He outlined plans to cut reliance on U.S. technology, including Starlink satellites and F-35 jets.

Blindspot

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will reduce dependence on U.S. technology, specifically targeting Starlink satellite services and F-35 fighter jets, as part of its extreme-tail risk preparation.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

The Canada-U.S. softwood lumber clash began in 1982 when U.S. producers petitioned for countervailing duties, leading to a series of agreements, notably the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement signed by Canadian trade minister David Emerson. After the SLA lapsed in 2015, the United States raised tariffs to 14.54% in August 2024, underscoring the dispute’s persistence.

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Canada 50% duties

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told The New York Times he has examined the extreme-tail risk of a U.S. military action against Canada.
Their communication is described as direct and efficient, with Carney speaking frequently with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Canada imposed duties of up to 50 percent on $27.6 billion of U.S. imports in retaliation.
The United States fields over 2 million reserve personnel, while Canada fields fewer than 200,000 troops.

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