Newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a defiant victory speech, directly challenging U.S. President Donald Trump in a bold declaration of Canadian sovereignty. Carney accused the U.S. of coveting Canada’s land, resources, and water, warning citizens to prepare for escalating tensions. “The United States wants our country,” he declared, framing the struggle as a fight for independence. His fiery rhetoric came after Trump’s controversial proposal to annex Canada as the “51st state” and his dismissive taunts labeling former PM Justin Trudeau as “Governor of Canada.” The speech set the stage for a contentious relationship between the two leaders.

Carney, a former central banker with no prior political experience, led the Liberal Party to an unexpected victory, succeeding Trudeau in a dramatic political shift. His sharp rebuke of Trump reflects growing Canadian unease over U.S. pressure on trade, energy, and national sovereignty. The new PM framed the conflict as an existential threat, urging unity in the face of American dominance. “President Trump is trying to break us so America can own us—that will never happen,” Carney vowed, signaling a hardline stance in future negotiations. His words resonated with Canadians wary of U.S. influence, solidifying his image as a leader willing to stand up to Washington.