Mark Carney Joins World Leaders Attacking Trump’s Tariffs: ‘Going To Fight’ [Video]

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney joined a chorus of world leaders condemning President Donald Trump‘s sweeping new tariffs announced on Wednesday.

“We are going to fight these tariffs with countermeasures. We are going to protect our workers and we are going to build the strongest economy in the G7,” Carney said in a video posted on X, formerly Twitter.

“In a crisis, it’s important to come together and it’s essential to act with purpose and with force and that’s what we will do.”

Newsweek has contacted Carney’s office for comment outside of normal working hours.

Why It Matters

Trump’s tariff announcement marks a dramatic escalation in his approach to global trade, and markets around the world have reacted swiftly to the announcement. European stocks have seen declines and Asian exporters are bracing for economic headwinds.

Critics argue …