Mark Carney, Canada’s Prime Minister, has been vague about the ongoing relationship with the United States, stating it will never return to what it once was. The Canadian government plans to drastically decrease its dependence on American arms manufacturers. This is aimed at redirecting significant funds, historically spent on American arms, towards developing a domestic arms industry in Canada.

The bilateral relationship has faced substantial challenges in light of recent actions by former President Trump, who imposed extensive tariffs and suggested that he would push for Canada to be absorbed by the United States. The current political climate indicates that Canada is looking to assert its sovereignty by fostering its own defense capabilities rather than relying on foreign producers.

In further developments, a new arms industry policy for Canada is expected to be announced this week, highlighting the government's intentions to bolster domestic production in response to both economic and strategic necessities. This initiative could lead to a shift in defense procurement and has implications for Canada-U.S. relations, particularly in the context of recent tensions and trade disputes.