Carney Says Canada and Australia Can ‘Set the Agenda’ as World Faces ‘Crises’
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called on "middle powers" like Canada and Australia to unite and resist policies from President Trump, particularly tariffs affecting Canadian industries.
- Carney emphasized the strategic kinship between Canada and Australia, highlighting their shared political systems and mutual interests despite geographical distance.
- He advocated for these middle powers to collaborate by setting agendas, shaping rules, and building coalitions to achieve global influence and results efficiently.
- Carney’s initiative is also a response to challenges to Canadian sovereignty, including Trump's suggestion of making Canada the 51st U.S. state.
