Canada’s Prime Minister-designate and Justin Trudeau’s successor, Mark Carney, took a firm stance against U.S. President Donald Trump on tariffs, asserting that Canada will prevail in trade just as it does in hockey. Emphasizing Canada’s commitment to retaliatory tariffs, he described the U.S. as both a “neighbor and best friend” but made it clear that Canadians did not seek this confrontation. Shortly after being named Canada’s next Prime Minister, Carney underscored his position on U.S. relations, declaring that Canada will “never, ever be part of America in any way, shape, or form.”