Tensions between the U.S. and Canada have reached new heights as newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a fiery speech targeting President Donald Trump directly.

Carney, a former banker with no political background, led the Liberal Party to a stunning comeback. “Humility is also about recognizing that one of the responsibilities of government is to prepare for the worst, not hope for the best,” he said, warning of rising threats from the U.S.

In a blunt message, Carney declared, “America wants our land, our resources, our water, our country — never,” accusing Trump of trying to “break us so that America can own us.” His firm tone marked a sharp shift from Justin Trudeau’s diplomacy.

The feud intensified after Trump suggested Canada become the 51st U.S. state, calling Trudeau the “Governor of Canada” and claiming America spends “$200 billion annually supporting Canada.” This triggered backlash, record voter turnout, and a wave of anti-American sentiment across Canada.

Carney ended with a vow to prioritize Canada’s sovereignty: “When I sit down with President Trump, it will be… between two sovereign nations.” His final words echoed across the country: “United we are buying Canadian… through a crisis that we did not create.”