The Journal. · Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has taken a firm stance against President Trump's trade policies, a position that reportedly bolstered his political standing. Carney, a former central bank governor for both Canada and the UK, has emphasized his economic expertise and willingness to confront Trump. This strong public posture has resonated with Canadians, who largely support their government standing up to the US.
“On the other side of the fight is Mark Carney, who when this whole tariff battle started, wasn't even Prime Minister yet.”
“And Carney says, I will stand up to him. I know how to do this. I was a central bank governor not only in Canada but in the UK. I know economics. I know how to stand up to this guy.”
“You saw him surge in the polls and that lead kind of brought him into being Prime Minister.”
“And so that adds a different element to a lot of these trade negotiations, right?”